Tranquil Tea-Infused Rice (宁静茶叶饭)
宁静茶叶饭 (Tranquil Tea-Infused Rice) is a calming and nourishing dish rooted in Taoist principles, designed to bring balance and harmony to the body and mind.
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons loose green tea leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, water, green tea leaves, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and remove the tea leaves before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 1g
Supplies
Pot Measuring cups Measuring spoons
Tools
Fork
Serving suggestions
Serve the 宁静茶叶饭 (Tranquil Tea-Infused Rice) alongside steamed vegetables and a light tofu dish for a complete Taoist Diet meal.
Tips & tricks
For a stronger tea flavor, steep the green tea leaves in the water for a few minutes before adding the rice.
Cost
$3