West African Coconut Rice
African Bites
Ingredients
- Long-grain rice
- Coconut milk
- Water
- Onion
- Bell pepper
- Garlic
- Thyme
- Bay leaves
- Curry powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Vegetable oil
Preparation Steps
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain the rice and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are soft.
- Add curry powder, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir to coat the rice with the spices.
- Pour in the coconut milk and water. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the rice rest for a few minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
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Priscilla Amoah
My name is Priscilla Amoah and I am a passionate food blogger and self-taught home cook. I have always loved experimenting with different flavors and ingredients in the kitchen, and I enjoy sharing my recipes through this blog. I believe that food has the power to bring people together and create meaningful connections, and I strive to create dishes that are both delicious and nourishing for the body and soul. I am constantly on the lookout for new and interesting ingredients and recipes to try, and I love hearing from my readers and incorporating their feedback into my cooking. Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoy my recipes as much as I enjoy sharing them with you!
