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Coconut Rice (Nigerian Style)

Rice, coconut milk and tomatoes come together in this West African side dish, simmered on the stove.

45 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · 45 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Boil the rice in water for about 10-15 minutes. Heat the vegetable oil in a cooking pot. Add the onions and stir with black pepper for one minute.

    15 min
  2. 2

    Add diced tomatoes, habaneros, and coconut milk with the sea salt and cover to cook for about 7 minutes (or when the mixture comes to a boil).

    7 min
  3. 3

    Add the rice and stir and cover for about 7 minutes (or when the rice is almost dry). Add the green peppers and let simmer until the rice has absorbed all the juices.

    7 min
  4. 4

    *note feel free to add more salt and pepper to your taste.

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