Moksi Alesi - Surinamese Mixed Rice with Smoked Fish and Baka Bana

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while chicken is more accessible.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme provides similar flavor with fewer costs.

Rinse the Basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Combine the rice and coconut milk in a large bowl.

Add salt and mix well until dissolved.

Layer the smoked fish, onion, garlic, and tomatoes on top of the rice mixture.

Sprinkle the Habanero pepper and white pepper evenly over the fish and vegetables.

Add the Maggi bouillon and trassie for flavor.

Pour enough fish stock to cover the rice by about 1 inch.

Cover the bowl tightly with foil or a lid.

Place the bowl in a steamer over boiling water and steam gently until the rice is tender and the fish is cooked through.

Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with pickled cucumber, pickled red onion, chopped chives, chive bud, and garlic chive blossoms.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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