A hearty and healthy vegan Filipino rice dish that is made with glutinous or sticky rice, vegetarian luncheon meat, and turmeric powder. It's a perfect dish for special occasions, potlucks, or even for regular meals!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4
Calories: 214kcal
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Ingredients
1cupglutinous ricewashed
1cupvegetable broth
½teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonsvegetable oil
2clovesgarlicminced
1cupsweet onionschopped
1cupvegetarian luncheondiced
1redbell pepperdiced
1greenbell pepperdiced
½cupsweet peasdrained
¼teaspoonturmeric powder
½cuptomato sauce
¼teaspoonground pepper
⅕cupchopped green onions
Instructions
Place the glutinous rice, vegetable broth, coconut milk, salt in a saucepan, mix well and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce to simmer for 15 minutes or until the water had been absorbed.
Meanwhile, add oil to a heated large skillet over low heat.
Saute minced garlic and chopped onions for 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
Add vegetarian luncheon, red & green bell pepper, sweet peas, turmeric powder, and smoked paprika.
Continue sauteing for another 3 minutes while stirring constantly.
Pour the tomato sauce and bring the mixture to a simmer for 2 minutes.
Add in the cooked rice and slowly incorporate it into the mixture.
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste and sprinkle with green onions and serve immediately.