Turkey Stir-Fry with Rice and Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup basmati rice
• 3 cup water (for cooking, plus more for rinsing)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse and Soak the Rice

   • Place 1.5 cups of basmati rice in a medium bowl.
   • Add cool water and gently swirl the rice with your fingertips. The water will become cloudy.
   • Carefully drain the starchy water. Repeat this rinsing process 3-4 times, until the water runs mostly clear.
   • Add enough fresh water to cover the rice by an inch and let it soak for 30 minutes. This is key for long, fluffy grains.
   • After soaking, drain the rice completely using a fine-mesh sieve.
2. 2

   Cook the Rice

   • Transfer the drained rice to a heavy-bottomed saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
   • Add 3 cups of fresh water.
   • Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
   • Once boiling, give the rice one gentle stir to prevent sticking.
   • Immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the pot securely, and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes.
   • Do not lift the lid during this time to keep the steam trapped inside.
3. 3

   Rest and Fluff

   • After 12-15 minutes, turn off the heat. Keep the lid on and let the pot stand undisturbed for another 10 minutes.
   • This resting period allows the residual steam to finish cooking the grains perfectly.
   • After resting, remove the lid and use a fork to gently fluff the rice, separating the grains.
   • Serve hot with your favorite curry or dal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Green Beans (Fresh, ends trimmed)
• 2 cup Water (For steaming, will not be consumed)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra virgin recommended)
• 0.25 tsp Salt (Or to taste)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Green Beans

   • Rinse the green beans thoroughly under cold running water.
   • Pat them dry with a paper towel.
   • Snap or trim the tough stem ends off each bean.
2. 2

   Set Up the Steamer

   • Pour about 1-2 inches of water into a large pot or saucepan.
   • Place a steamer basket inside, ensuring the water level is below the bottom of the basket.
   • Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
3. 3

   Steam the Green Beans

   • Carefully place the trimmed green beans into the steamer basket, arranging them in a single layer if possible.
   • Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to medium.
   • Steam for 5-7 minutes. The beans are done when they are bright green and crisp-tender (easily pierced with a fork but still have a slight bite).
4. 4

   Season and Serve

   • Turn off the heat and carefully remove the steamer basket from the pot.
   • Transfer the hot green beans to a serving bowl.
   • Immediately drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
   • Toss gently to coat evenly and serve warm.