Coconut Fried Rice
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Prepare Your Rice
• Wash your rice until the water becomes clean, then parboiled it for about 8 to 10 minutes, so it is soft but still firm.• Drain the water and set aside. - 2
Prepare Beef
• Season the beef with salt, onion, curry powder, and seasoning cube.• Boil it on low heat so it becomes soft and tender.• Then cut it into small pieces. You can also fry it lightly at this point to add that extra flavor. - 3
Prepare Coconut Base
• Heat vegetable oil in a large pot and sauté the remaining onion for about 3 minutes.• Add your ginger and garlic paste, curry powder, bay leaves, and white pepper and stir for another minute.• Pour in your coconut milk and chicken stock and seasoning cubes and salt. Taste to confirm the amount of salt needed.• Leave on low heat until it starts to boil - 4
Cook The Rice
• Add the parboiled rice to the pan and stir gently.• Cover tightly and allow on low heat to cook for about 25 minutes until the rice absorbs the liquid.• Avoid stirring too much because it can make your rice sticky. - 5
Add Vegetable And Beef
• In a separate pan, fry your carrots, green beans, corn, peas, and your chopped bell peppers.• Cook for about 5 minutes before adding them into the rice and stirring gently for all to mix.• Cover and cook together for 5 to 10 minutes. - 6
Serve
• When it's ready, remove the bay leaves.• Serve hot.• Serving suggestions ( Fried Chicken, Fried Plantain, Coleslaw, Pepper Sauce )
Frequently Asked Questions about Coconut Fried Rice
What is Coconut Fried Rice?
Coconut Fried Rice is an authentic African dish shared by Natasha Kiragu on Tamub. Browse the full ingredient list and step-by-step cooking instructions above.
How long does Coconut Fried Rice take to make?
Coconut Fried Rice takes approximately 60 minutes to prepare. Follow the step-by-step instructions on this page for the full cooking process.
What are the main ingredients in Coconut Fried Rice?
The main ingredients for Coconut Fried Rice include: 4 cups of Long grain parboiled rice, 480 ml of Coconut Milk, 3 cups of Chicken Stock ( or water ), 120 ml of Vegetable Oil, 2 whole of Carrots. See the full ingredient list above.
How difficult is it to make Coconut Fried Rice?
Coconut Fried Rice has a difficulty level of medium. The step-by-step instructions on this page are designed to guide cooks of all levels.