Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2-3 Thai chilies (chopped – or use Serrano peppers - + more for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2-1/2 cups water (- for even MORE flavor use broth)
  • 1 cup rice
  • 4 large basil leaves (chopped)
  • Juice from one small lime (– about 2 tablespoons)
  • Lightly toasted peanuts

Instruction

  • Get the rice going first by heating the oil in a pot. Add onion and chilies and cook about 5 minutes, stirring often, to soften.
  • Add the ginger and stir. Cook about a minute.
  • Add the water (or broth) and rice and bring to a quick boil. Reduce the heat and simmer about 20 minutes or so, or until the rice is cooked through.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Garnish with basil leaves, toasted peanuts and extra sliced peppers.