Name: Carrot Rice with Peanuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain rice or 1 cup basmati rice; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 onion, sliced thinly; 1 teaspoon gingerroot, minced; 3/4 cup grated carrot; salt; pepper; cilantro, to garnish (optional)

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Carrot Rice with Peanuts created by Elodie

This is an unbelievably flavourful rice recipe that almost seems a little too yummy for so few calories! I found this recice on a newsgroup, trimmed and vegetarian-ised it, and thought I'd share it with everyone here! It can easily be veganised with a suitable butter substitute.

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ingredients

1 cup long-grain rice or 1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water
¹⁄₄ cup roasted peanuts
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, sliced thinly
1 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
³⁄₄ cup grated carrot
salt
pepper
cilantro, to garnish (optional)

directions

Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and allow to steam until tender/cooked (about 20 minutes).
While rice is cooking, pulverize peanuts in a blender and set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Saute onions until golden brown.
Stir in ginger, carrots, and salt to taste.
Reduce heat to low and cover to steam 5 minutes.
Stir in pepper and peanuts.
When rice is done, add it to the skillet and stir gently to combine with other ingredients.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

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"This is an unbelievably flavourful rice recipe that almost seems a little too yummy for so few calories! I found this recice on a newsgroup, trimmed and vegetarian-ised it, and thought I'd share it with everyone here! It can easily be veganised with a suitable butter substitute."

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review by Markeyan

2/19/2012

I took Pianolady's advise and made this with Mean Chef's General Tso's Chicken, #52488... OMG! Dinner was a SMASHING SUCCESS!! My family thanks you for posting!! :-)

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review by Chesska

2/7/2011

It wasn't what I was hoping for... I found it a little bit dry. I ended up adding both peanut butter and soy sauce. Although, the grated carrots are a great idea for any fried rice type dish.

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review by Fionnros

9/24/2008

I'm not sure what I did. I mean it wasn't bad, it was lightly sweet with a hint of peanutty flavor. I just expected it to be more flavorful, with all the reviews. I think next time I'll add a little more ginger, and maybe try it with a natural peanut butter. Thanks for the recipe Anu

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review by Aunt Cookie

3/19/2008

Really good! I prepared this exactly as written and was impressed by how flavorful it was, especially considering how easy it is to prepare. I might use a little more ginger next time, but it was great as is, too. Thanks for posting this!

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review by Im_Genia

2/7/2008

I have to tell you that I was a little skeptical about this recipe. I mean, Carrot Rice? But this recipe is just what you could possibly want it to be: tasty, healthy, and something different. I made my rice in the rice cooker instead of doing it on the stove, but that was the only change. Thank you for pepping up my meal!

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