Very Very Tasty Coconut Fried Rice + How to Keep It Fresh All Day

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing coconut flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola oil is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos can be a cheaper alternative.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: toasted nuts

💰Cheaper: dried shredded coconut

Toasted nuts add crunch and flavor, while dried coconut is often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a cast iron pot.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; caramelize for added flavor.

Add washed basmati rice to the pot; stir continuously for 4 minutes to prevent burning.

Season the rice with spices of your choice; ensure all rice is well coated.

Add fresh coconut milk; recommend using homemade for better flavor.

Add a small amount of water, using a steaming method to cook the rice without making it soggy.

Once the rice is cooked, set aside.

In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil and add onions, garlic, and ginger.

Add prawns; season with salt and cook until soft, about 5 minutes, then set aside.

Cook chicken in the same pan until golden brown; set aside.

Add more oil to the pan; sauté onions, garlic, and ginger.

Add chopped carrots, bell peppers, green peas, and sweet corn; ensure vegetables are dry.

Cook vegetables for 3 minutes; season and mix well.

Add soy sauce and oyster sauce; mix everything together.

Introduce the cooked rice bit by bit, mixing with the vegetables until fully combined.

Add cooked prawns and chicken; drizzle sesame seed oil and garnish with parsley or spring onions.

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