Ingredients

• Olive oil to cook
• 4 cups basmati rice
• 5 minced large shallots
• 1 tablespoon garlic
• 1 heaping tablespoon minced ginger
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
• 6 cups vegetable stock
• 4 cups mixed grilled vegetables, 1/2-inch dice (1 zucchini, 1 eggplant, 1 red bell pepper, 1 large red onion, 1 fennel, 1/4-inch thick sliced and grilled with olive oil, salt and pepper)

Directions

BASIL-TOMATO SLAW:

• 1 bunch Thai basil (2 cups picked leaves)
• 3 heirloom tomatoes, julienned, different types and colors if possible
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1 minced jalepeno
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste