Bai Toey Rice

Bai Toey Rice is a fragrant Thai breakfast dish featuring aromatic pandan leaves that infuse the rice with a unique flavor. This simple yet delightful dish is perfect for a nourishing start to the day.

Ingredients

• Jasmine rice - 150 grams
• Water - 300 milliliters
• Pandan leaves - 4 leaves (tied in a knot)
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Coconut milk - 100 milliliters
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame seeds (toasted) - 1 tablespoon
• Chopped peanuts (optional) - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
2. In a medium pot, combine the rinsed rice, water, salt, and tied pandan leaves.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and water is absorbed.
4. While the rice is cooking, prepare the coconut sauce by combining coconut milk and sugar in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat.
5. Once the rice is done, remove the pandan leaves and fluff the rice gently with a fork.
6. Serve the rice in bowls, drizzling the sweetened coconut milk over the top.
7. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped peanuts if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in carbohydrates, providing energy for the day.
• Coconut milk contains healthy fats that may promote heart health.

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