Aromatic Asian Tomato Rice

Aromatic Asian Tomato Rice

It is a wholesome one-pot dish made with fragrant rice simmered in ripe tomatoes, warming spices, and light Asian aromatics. Rich in antioxidants like lycopene, it supports heart health while staying light and flavorful. Fresh ingredients and gentle spices make it nourishing, comforting, and naturally satisfying.

Clock Image 2 hours
Duration: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

4
2 cups White rice (short grain), washed
Water according to sugar steamer’s instruction
3 tbsp Ghee
3 pcs Clove
3 pcs Cardamom
2 pcs Star anise
1 pc Cinnamon stick
1 nos Red onion, sliced
2 cloves Garlic, sliced
2 inches Ginger, julienned
2 pcs Pandan leave
1 Tomato, sliced
2 tbsp Tomato paste
1 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Chicken powder (optional)
0.25 cup Evaporated milk

Method

STEP 1

1) Place the rice into the sugar steamer, flatten the surface, and then place it into the inner pot. Pour in water until it reaches the steamer’s waterline marked '2. Select HEALTHY LOW SUGAR -> START.

STEP 2

2) Heat the ghee in a frying pan and sauté the clove, cardamom, star anise, and cinnamon until fragrant. Then, add the red onion, garlic, ginger, and pandan leaves, and sauté until fragrant.

STEP 3

3) Next, add the tomato and stir well. Then, add the tomato paste and cook until it darkens slightly. Add the sugar, salt, chicken powder and evaporated milk, and stir well.

STEP 4

4) When there are 20 minutes remaining on the rice cooker timer, open the rice cooker and mix in the cooked ingredients. Stir well, then close the lid and continue cooking.

STEP 5

5) Once the rice is cooked, leave it in the rice cooker for another 10 minutes before taking it out to serve.

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