Fermented Rice Dish

Ingredients

• 1 cup fermented rice¹
• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 cup coconut Milk
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Cracked pepper

Instructions

1. Place a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and add olive oil.
2. Allow the oil to warm up and then add the chopped red onion.
3. Fry the red onion, stirring occasionally for 3-5 mins over medium heat or until it starts to brown.
4. Add coconut milk, poppy seeds and garlic powder to the pot and stir.
5. Add the fermented rice and cook for approximately 5 mins, stirring regularly until the mixture is warm and slightly thickened.
6. Serve in a bowl and top with cracked pepper.

Notes

¹Fermented rice is made by cooking and cooling rice. Once rice is cooled, cover with boiling water and a teaspoon of salt stirring to combine. Cover the rice and leave it on the bench for an hour or two before transferring to the fridge for 2 days.

About this recipe

Fermentation is the oldest way of preserving food. In addition to extending shelf life, fermentation creates an environment for beneficial bacteria to grow. Consuming these foods can help introduce a variety of microbes into the gut, which may support both gut health, and indirectly, mental and brain health.