Blush Peach Rice | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Blush Rice Base:
• 2 cups jasmine or basmati rice, rinsed until water runs clear
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup beetroot juice (from 1 small raw beetroot, juiced or grated and strained)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 1 star anise
• For the Peach Component:
• 3 ripe but firm peaches, diced (about 2 cups)
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Pinch of salt
• 1 small piece fresh ginger, grated (about 1 teaspoon)
• For the Garnish and Finish:
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons dried rose petals (culinary grade)
• Fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup coconut cream (thick part from top of coconut milk can)
• Additional honey for drizzling (optional)
• For Equipment:
• Medium saucepan with tight-fitting lid
• Small saucepan for peaches
• Fine-mesh strainer
• Juicer or grater and cheesecloth for beetroot
• Serving platter