Nutrient-Rich Carrot Rice
Carrot Rice: A Sustainable Way to Enjoy Carrots (Nutrient-Rich Rice / Healthy Cooking)
Finely chop carrots and add them to your rice cooker along with grains. This is a fantastic way to increase your carrot intake and ensure you’re consistently enjoying their benefits. It adds a subtle sweetness and beautiful color to your rice, making it a delightful and healthy staple.
Ingredients- 2 cups Rice (mixed grains, including black rice)
- 2 cups Water
- 1 Carrot (small)
- 1 tsp Brown Rice Oil
- 1 tsp Black Salt (or sea salt)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the rice and mixed grains thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear, typically 2-3 times. Place them in your rice cooker and add 2 cups of water, matching your usual water-to-rice ratio. Let it soak for about 30 minutes. (Optional tip: Add a piece of dried kelp (kombu) to the water for extra umami flavor.)
Step 2
Wash the carrot well. Finely mince the carrot into small pieces. Aim for a size similar to the rice grains so it blends seamlessly into the rice. Using a food processor can make this step much quicker and easier.
Step 3
Add the finely minced carrot to the soaked rice in the rice cooker. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of black salt (or fine sea salt). The salt enhances the natural sweetness of the carrot and adds a lovely depth of flavor to the rice.
Step 4
Finally, drizzle 1 teaspoon of brown rice oil over the rice and water. Close the lid and start the cooking cycle as usual. The brown rice oil helps to prevent the rice grains from sticking together, giving the cooked rice a beautiful sheen and a fluffy texture.
Step 5
Once the rice cooker signals that the rice is done, open the lid immediately. Gently fluff the rice with a rice paddle. This step ensures that the moisture is evenly distributed throughout the rice and allows the carrot’s flavor and aroma to permeate every grain, creating a delicious and harmonious dish.
Step 6
This carrot rice is delicious served plain with your favorite side dishes, or mixed with a light seasoned soy sauce. Eating it plain allows the natural flavors to shine through and prevents palate fatigue, making it an ideal meal to enjoy daily. It’s also a fantastic way to get picky eaters to enjoy more vegetables!
