Coconut Rice With Peas And Carrots
 
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An oil free and creamy dish from the coast of Tanzania.
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Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: African
Serves: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1½ cup rice
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 can or carton coconut milk or cream
  • 1 ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
  • ¼ tsp cayenne powder (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 ½ - 3 cups water
Instructions
  1. Place the rice in a thick bottomed pot
  2. Add the onion and the peas and carrots
  3. Add 1-2 TBL water
  4. Stir in the turmeric and optional cilantro and cayenne powder
  5. Cook over medium high heat until the onions start to soften (about 5 minutes)
  6. Add more water as necessary to keep it from scorching or sticking.
  7. Add the coconut cream/milk. Pour in 2 ½ cups of water and stir to mix well
  8. Add salt and bring to simmer
  9. Turn heat to low, cover pot and let cook until rice is done (15-30 minutes depending on the type of rice you use)
  10. Check and stir after 10 minutes. Add more water if needed
  11. Cover and cook until rice is tender.
Recipe by Food For The Soul at https://foodforthesoul.me/coconut-rice-with-peas-and-carrots/