Coconut Rice Recipe
50 minsEasy4 servingsNigerian
Fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk with peppers and mixed vegetables for a gently sweet, savoury one-pot meal.
Prep 15 mins · Cook 35 mins · Total 50 mins
Ingredients
- Long-grain rice – 2 cups
- Coconut milk – 1 can (400 ml)
- Stock or water – 1 1/2 cups
- Onion – 1
- Red bell pepper – 1
- Mixed vegetables – 1 cup
- Scotch bonnet – 1/2
- Curry powder – 1/2 tsp
- Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp
- Salt – to taste
Equipment: Pot with tight lid
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cooking mode · Step 1 of 425%
Soften aromatics
Fry onion, pepper and scotch bonnet in oil for 3 minutes.
Soften aromatics
Fry onion, pepper and scotch bonnet in oil for 3 minutes.
Add liquids
Pour in coconut milk and stock, add curry and salt and bring to a simmer.
Cook the rice
Stir in washed rice, cover and cook on low for 20 minutes.
Add vegetables
Scatter vegetables on top, cover and cook 8 more minutes. Fluff and serve.
Cooking Tips
- Keep the heat low — coconut milk scorches quickly.
Substitutions
- Add shrimp in the last 5 minutes for a seafood version.
