Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups brown rice (cooked)
  • 1 tbsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 fillets tilapia
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 cup carrots (shredded)
  • 1/4 cup coconut flakes (or shredded coconut)

Instruction

  • Mix the turmeric, pepper, and 1/2 tsp of salt in a small mixing bowl
  • Place the olive oil in a medium nonstick pan over medium heat
  • Add the tilapia and sprinkle with half of the turmeric mixture
  • Cook for about 3-5 minutes then gently flip the tilapia
  • Sprinkle with the remaining turmeric mixture and cook another 3-5 minutes, until the tilapia is cooked through
  • Remove the fish from the pan and cover to keep warm
  • Add the rice, coconut milk, sugar, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt to the pan and bring to a simmer
  • Cook, stirring often, for about 3-4 minutes until it's heated through and combined
  • Stir in 1/2 of the cilantro and lime juice
  • Divide the rice among serving plates
  • Top evenly with the carrots and fish
  • Sprinkle with coconut flakes and remaining cilantro