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.

Tranquil Tea-Infused Rice (宁静茶叶饭)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons loose green tea leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear.
  2. In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, water, green tea leaves, and salt.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. 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