There is something unique about the taste of coconut. Its sweet nutty taste can contribute greatly to the simplest of dishes, even to plain cooked rice. That is why I had to do this recipe, a spicy coconut rice for all those who say white rice can be boring. So, here is an umami experience and a recipe to enjoy while you get all the nutritional goodness coconut can offer you.
Course: Rice Dishes
Cuisine: Caribbean, Fusion
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 chadon beni leaves finely chopped
- 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 cup roasted coconut grated
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Make the coconut milk using about 3/4 of the coconut and leave a piece to roast. Roast the coconut over a low flame. The sides will begin to char a bit.Turn the coconut over with tongs. Remove most of the char and grate. Set aside. Note: This recipe is best when fresh coconut meat is used. Don’t worry about the flame. It is supposed to blaze up due to the natural oils in the coconut.
- Boil the rice in the coconut milk over a low flame. Stir occasionally. Add bay leaves. Leave to cook until all the liquid is absorb and the rice is cooked. Note: You may have to add a little water to prevent sticking, but not too much.
- Remove the rice to a deep dish. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Serve cool.
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Spicy Coconut Rice
Servings: 8
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Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 chadon beni leaves finely chopped
- 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 cup roasted coconut grated
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Make the coconut milk using about 3/4 of the coconut and leave a piece to roast. Roast the coconut over a low flame. The sides will begin to char a bit.Turn the coconut over with tongs. Remove most of the char and grate. Set aside. Note: This recipe is best when fresh coconut meat is used. Don’t worry about the flame. It is supposed to blaze up due to the natural oils in the coconut.
- Boil the rice in the coconut milk over a low flame. Stir occasionally. Add bay leaves. Leave to cook until all the liquid is absorb and the rice is cooked. Note: You may have to add a little water to prevent sticking, but not too much.
- Remove the rice to a deep dish. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Serve cool.
