Herbal Rice Soup (Khao Tom Tam)

Ingredients

• 150g of rice
• 600ml of chicken broth
• 2 onions
• 2 red bell peppers
• 2 Thai basil leaves
• 2 timian stalks
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar

Method

1. In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil and add the rice. Cook over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is al dente.
2. Meanwhile, slice the onions and red bell peppers.
3. In a pan, sauté the onions and red bell peppers in coconut oil.
4. Add the timian and basil leaves, cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. While the rice is cooking, stir the vegetable broth occasionally.
6. Once the rice is done, add the vegetable broth with onions and peppers to the rice soup.
7. Turn off the heat, season with salt, pepper, and rice vinegar to taste.
8. Serving suggestion: serve the rice soup with warm vegetables in a bowl, and garnish with fresh timian and basil leaves.