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COCONUT RICE FOR JUST $2|| SIERRA LEONE COCONUT WANPOT🇸🇱

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Coconut Rice

Cultural Context

Coconut Rice is a beloved dish in South India, often served alongside curries and spicy dishes. It highlights the region's abundant coconut harvest, showcasing its versatility and flavor. Traditionally enjoyed during festivals and celebrations, this dish has gained popularity worldwide, inspiring various adaptations in different cuisines.

IndianINside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup coconut flakes
2 cups broken rice
2 tablespoons oil
1 lb bunga fish (or herring)
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 seasoning cubes
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a coconut flavor.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: toasted oats

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Toasted oats add texture and are often less expensive.

1

Peel the coconuts and blend them to make coconut milk.

2

Strain the blended coconut to extract the coconut juice.

3

Add the coconut milk to a pot along with a little bit of water.

4

Add salt, seasoning cubes, thyme, and pepper to the pot.

5

Boil the mixture for about 10 minutes.

6

Add the bunga fish (or herring) to the pot.

7

Stir in the tomato paste for extra color.

8

Add the broken rice to the pot and mix well.

9

Add the remaining chopped onion and let it boil.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsteaming

Equipment Needed

potspatulameasuring cups

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

Nasi LemakKhao Mamuang

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