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Nigerian Coconut Rice
Coconut rice is a dish common among all regions of Nigeria. It can be prepared in a variety of ways to suit one's personal taste. This recipe is adapted from one posted on Cookpad.
Ingredients
- rice3 cup
- onion, medium; diced1
- coconut oil or vegetable oil4 tbsp
- garlic, minced1/2 tbsp
- ginger, minced1 tbsp
- coconut milk, fresh or canned1½ cup
- bay leaf1
- chicken broth1 cup
- curry powder, Nigerian1 tbsp
- thyme1 tbsp
- scotch bonnet3
- smoked fish
- chicken, grilled
- salt
- seasoning cube
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 8 steps
Rinse the rice and leave it to drain well.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons coconut oil, then the diced onions. Cook, stirring, until softened slightly (about 2 minutes).
Stir in the thyme, ginger, and garlic. Cook for a few seconds.
Blend the pepper roughly then add spices and seasoning, salt stir for few minutes, then add fish and chicken
Stir in the rice and fry for about about 3 minutes.
Add the coconut milk, broth, bay leaf then stir
Cover and cook till firm to bite, about 15 minutes. Or more
When ready you can serve like that or any desired way.
