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Sep 14, 2015 · Place all of the ingredients, except for the coconut oil, in a medium sauce pan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring a couple of times, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in the coconut oil.
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Aug 9, 2015 · Ingredients: 3 cups rice. 500ml coconut milk (If you can’t get enough coconut milk, you can add water, ratio 2:1) 11/2 cooking spoons vegetable oil. 1 cup stock (chicken or beef)/water. 2 red bell pepper (Tatashe) 1/2 can plum tomatoes/3 tomatoes. 11/2 scotch bonnet. 70 grams tomato paste.
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Coconut adds richness and creaminess to any dish. I practically grew up on Jollof Rice. My mother made amazing Nigerian dishes and I gradually learned many of those from her. Jollof rice originates from West Africa, where it’s a prominent staple food. It is usually served as a celebration meal! This Coconut Jollof Rice is gluten-free and protein-ri...
This recipe uses easy-to-find ingredients that can be bought from a local store if you don’t already have them in your pantry. Read the Recipe Card for the measurements.
White rice- I have used long grain white rice for this recipe because it stays firm and maintains its shape. Basmati rice tends to become quite soft quickly so should be avoided. Wash the rice befo...Tomato Puree/Paste- This adds more of a tangy flavor to this rice and gives the Jollof its notorious orange color. You may add more fresh tomatoes and skip the tomato puree if you don't have any to...Onion- Chopped Onion sauteed in oil adds a mildly sweet flavor to this rice.Chicken Stock- Makes protein-rich flavorful rice. If you wish to make vegetarian or vegan rice, replace the chicken stock with veg stock.Plum Tomatoes- are slightly sweeter and are perfect for pureeing. They add a nice red color to this rice. You may also use cherry tomatoes, canned tomatoes or tomato paste as well. Fresh Tomatoes w...Bell Peppers- I have used red bell pepper as it adds a delicious sweet flavor to the dish.Scotch Bonnet-Add spicy depth to this rice dish. If you don’t like the heat, feel free to adjust its quantity.Onion- Adds mild sweet flavor and I have used white onions. You may use white onions or spring onions as well.Vegetarian/Vegan Coconut Jollof Rice-You can easily make this coconut rice vegan or vegetarian by substituting the chicken stock with vegetable stock. The chicken seasoning cubes can be substituted...Add another topping- Add fried chunks of Cashew for garnishing.Add another spice- You may add ginger for an aromatic flavor.Add tangy flavor- To make these rice tangier, add fresh lemon juice just before serving!Leftover Coconut Jollof Rice can be stored in a dry container with a lid in the refrigerator up to 5 days. You can freeze this rice for up to three months in an airtight container. To defrost, thaw the rice on the counter and reheat in the microwave before serving.
Rice: If your rice is hard, the grains are probably undercooked. Add more water, bring to a simmer, and continue cooking until the grains are soft and chewy.Stock: If you want the coconut Jollof to have a richer meaty flavor then add chicken stock to the saucepan in step 3.Stir: Since the rice is cooked in one pot, make sure to keep stirring or else the rice may stick to the bottom of the pan.- (9)
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Jan 3, 2019 · Cook the rice and coconut milk together until thick and creamy. Whisk together the egg with additional milk and stir into the pudding. Remove from the heat and stir in extracts, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the cooked, leftover rice, coconut milk, sugar, and salt to a large saucepan.
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Apr 11, 2019 · Recipe. Feedback. Why you will love it. A really tasty vegan dessert. Kids will love it. Lower in sugar than most rice pudding. Easy to adapt with different toppings. Ingredients needed. Rice - For the best rice pudding, use pudding rice. You can use arborio (risotto) rice. Milk - We used a mixture of almond milk and coconut milk.
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Jun 15, 2023 · 1K. 37K views 10 months ago #coconutjollofrice #yourdreamsarevalid. Story Time Besties! How I won the Sterling Bank’s Jollof Master competition in 2019 with this Coconut Jollof Rice recipe 🥰 ...
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May 14, 2024 · 25. 137 views 8 hours ago #coconutjollof #jollofrice #food. Coconut Jollof rice is a step up or another twist to our normal regular jollof rice. This recipe is quite versatile, in the...
