Fragrant Coconut Rice
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 33 minutes mins
Total Time 38 minutes mins
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice washed
- 1 small onion bulb finely diced
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon scotch bonnet peppers
- 2 tablespoons chopped celery
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Transfer vegetable oil to a medium size pot and place on medium heat.
- Next, add diced onions and sauté for about 30 seconds, then add minced garlic, celery and scotch bonnet peppers, sauté for a further 20 seconds.
- Afterwards, add coconut milk and chicken stock or water and a sprinkle of salt. Stir to combine then add washed rice, stir again to combine.
- Bring the contents of the pot to a slight boil, then turn down the heat to the lowest and cover the pot with aluminium foil before placing the lid.
- Leave to cook for 30 minutes or until rice is soft.
- Afterwards, add chopped parsley and fluff rice with a fork.
- Serve with Chicken Curry Sauce or any sauce or stew of your choice.