Vegetable Coconut Rice
Vegetable coconut rice is a one-pot dish of rice and vegetables simmered in coconut milk, eaten in Nigeria and beyond. The rice is fried briefly with garlic, onion and ginger before any liquid goes in, so each grain picks up the seasoning and the coconut milk finishes it with a gentle richness. Carrot and spring onion go in near the end to keep some bite. It pairs well with grilled meat or fish.
Instructions
Heat a thin layer of oil in a pot. Add the garlic, onion and ginger and cook for about 5 minutes, until they turn golden.
Stir in the rice, pepper, maggi and salt. Fry for a few minutes, stirring so every grain is coated with the seasoned aromatics.
Pour in the coconut milk and a little water. Let the pot simmer for 20 minutes.
Mix in the carrot and spring onions and cook for another 5 minutes, until the vegetables have softened slightly.
Take the pot off the heat and leave it to rest for 5 minutes. Stir the rice well, then serve with the meat or fish of your choice.
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