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Wali - Kenyan Coconut Rice

A Swahili side dish of rice and coconut milk, simmered on the stove. Serve with beef or chicken stew and vegetables.

30 min · Serves 6 · Easy

Serves
6

Ingredients

Time
Prep 5 min · Cook 25 min · 30 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Put the rice, salt and 2 cups coconut milk and water in a pan. Over medium heat bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Reduce heat, cover with lid and simmer very gently until the rice is done, about 20-25 minutes.

    25 min
  3. 3

    Just before serving, add thick coconut milk and fluff up with a fork (not a spoon or you will mush up the rice). Serve with beef or chicken stew and vegetables of your choice.

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