To cook one cup of rice (which will make about 2.25 cups cooked ) toast it first for 5 minutes in a saucepan or wok over medium-high heat.
Rinse well until the water runs clear. To cook in a saucepan, put the washed rice in a 1-quart heavy saucepan and add 2 and 1/4 cups water.
Soak for at least an hour, if you can find the time. Add a touch of salt, bring to a boil, then lower the heat, simmer undisturbed for 1 hour OR until the water is absorbed. Let stand 5 minutes, covered and removed from heat, before serving. While rice is cooking:
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Sauté the veggies that take longer to soften in the vegetable oil for a minute, add curry paste and sauté for 3 minutes.
Add the canned coconut milk, beans, and tomatoes to the pot, along with remaining veggies.
Bring to a low boil and simmer for 10 or 15 minutes--until the rice is done.
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