Ingredients

1½cuprice,uncooked

1½tbspbutter

½tspkosher salt

1tspolive oil

4garlic cloves,pressed or minced

fresh ginger,thumb-tip, peeled, pressed or minced

1tbspThai red curry paste

¼cupsoy sauce

¼cupnatural peanut butter

4cupsvegetable broth

light coconut milk,1 can

honey,generous squeeze

1cupcarrots,matchstick-cut

1red bell pepper,thinly sliced

½English cucumber,halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

¼cupfresh cilantro,chopped

¼cupdry-roasted peanuts,chopped

2tbspfresh mint,chopped, optional

2green onions,thinly sliced

1jalapeño,thinly sliced

1lime,cut into wedges

Preparation

Cook the rice according to the package instructions.

Stir in the butter and salt. Set aside.

Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Once warm, add the oil, garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

Add the red curry paste, soy sauce, peanut butter, broth, milk, and honey.

Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, then simmer for 10 minutes.

Divide the rice evenly among 6 serving bowls.

Top each serving evenly with the broth, then garnish with carrots, bell peppers, and more as desired.

Serve warm, and enjoy!