Fragrant Thai Style Rice with Encona Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Mai Thai AAA Jasmine Fragrant Rice (5kg) – £9.00
  • 2 tablespoons Encona Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce (220ml) – £1.90
  • 1 tablespoon Dunns River Jamaican Jerk Seasoning (300g) – £2.50
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (or any oil you have at home)
  • 1/4 cup Dunns River Black Beans in Salted Water (400g) – £0.90
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups water

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Rice:

    • Wash the Mai Thai AAA Jasmine Fragrant Rice thoroughly in cold water to remove excess starch. This will make the rice fluffy and less sticky after cooking.
    • In a saucepan, add 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to taste.
    • Once the water is boiling, add the washed rice and stir gently. Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Let it cook for about 15 minutes or until the water is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
    • Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains.

  2. Prepare the Sweet Chilli Sauce:

    • In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
    • Add Dunns River Jamaican Jerk Seasoning and sauté it for a minute to release the flavors.
    • Add the Dunns River Black Beans in Salted Water to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
    • Pour in the Encona Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce and stir. Let it simmer for a minute, allowing the beans to absorb the sweet and spicy flavors from the sauce.

  3. Combine and Serve:

    • Serve the fragrant cooked rice onto a plate or bowl.
    • Spoon the sweet chilli bean mixture over the top of the rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for a fresh touch and added flavor.

  4. Optional:
    For extra crunch and flavor, you can add some roasted peanuts or chopped spring onions on top.

Why This Recipe Works:

This Fragrant Thai Style Rice recipe brings together the wonderful Mai Thai AAA Jasmine Fragrant Rice, the spicy and sweet notes of Encona Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce, and the hearty, nutritious Dunns River Black Beans. The addition of Dunns River Jamaican Jerk Seasoning enhances the flavor profile, giving the dish an exciting balance of savory, sweet, and spicy.

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