RECIPES

Julia Sherman’s Crazy Rice

As the back-to-school season kicks off, it’s the perfect time to bring some excitement and creativity back into the kitchen with quick, nutritious meals that the whole family will love - which is why we teamed up with SIMPLi brand ambassador Julia Sherman to bring you a tasty twist to a classic comfort food – Crazy Rice!  

Julia Sherman’s Crazy Rice

iNGREDIENTS

Dry Mix

SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® Tri-Color Quinoa
SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® Amaranth
Sweet rice
Millet
Black lentils
3 tbsp
2 tsp
3/4 cups
1 tsp
2 tsp

For Cooking

SIMPLi Peruvian Spice Salt Blend
Water
1/2 tsp
3/4 cups + 2 tbsp

iNSTRUCTIONS

  1. To make the rice mix, combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss to mix. Rinse the mixture under cold water for three minutes, agitating the grains to remove excess starch.  
  2. When ready to cook, add the rice mix to your rice cooker along with 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of water and the salt. Set to cook on the sweet rice setting
  3. When the rice is finished cooking, fluff with a fork or a rice paddle and close the lid. Let the rice steam for ten minutes before serving. 

A quick tip from Julia

“This recipe makes 1 cup of dry grain mix. I multiply the dry ingredients by five and store them pre-mixed in my pantry, measuring out one cup at a time for cooking” 

 

Blending SIMPLi’s earthy tri-color quinoa, nutty amaranth, and signature Peruvian spice salt blend, this easy-to-make “crazy rice” is packed with the wholesome goodness of ancient grains and the bold flavor Peruvian spices, making it a great, versatile option for busy weeknights or as a fun, healthy addition to lunchboxes that both parents and kids will enjoy!  

A Bit About Julia

An artist, writer, chef, and creator of Salad for President, Julia Sherman is a multi-hyphenate creative who has a passion for connecting through wholesome, delicious food and practicing conscious consumption. Her innovative storytelling, creative spirit, and love for the culinary arts has captivated communities both offline and online, and we are thrilled to have her as SIMPLi’s inaugural brand ambassador! Julia shares our values of connecting through wholesome, delicious food and practicing conscious consumption and has personally seen SIMPLi’s work in action around the world (she traveled with us to Peru last spring to meet Yolanda, our salt producer in Maras!). 

“I found SIMPLi through my interest in the regenerative organic movement—I'm a passionate gardener myself, so soil health is something I am very concerned about, along with pesticide free growing methods and labor practices. I really want to encourage people to scan their grocery shelves with the future of our planet in mind, not just what they are making for dinner. I get pretty excited when I find a brand that offers as much transparency as SIMPLi does” - Julia Sherman 

Follow Julia on Instagram for more creative content and delightful recipes!  

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