Cookbook:Nigerian Coconut Rice

Nigerian Coconut Rice

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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

• 3 cups rice
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil
• ½ tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1½ cup coconut milk (fresh or canned)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Nigerian curry powder
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 3 scotch bonnet chiles
• Smoked fish
• Grilled chicken
• Salt
• Seasoning cubes

Equipment

• Pot
• Turning stick
• Knife
• Colander
• Cooking gas
• Bowls

Procedure

1. Rinse the rice and leave it to drain well.
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons coconut oil, then the diced onions. Cook, stirring, until softened slightly (about 2 minutes).
3. Stir in the thyme, ginger, and garlic. Cook for a few seconds.
4. Blend the pepper roughly then add spices and seasoning, salt stir for few minutes, then add fish and chicken
5. Stir in the rice and fry for about about 3 minutes.
6. Add the coconut milk, broth, bay leaf then stir
7. Cover and cook till firm to bite, about 15 minutes. Or more
8. When ready you can serve like that or any desired way.