Coconut Rice (Nigerian Style)

Name: Coconut Rice (Nigerian Style)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed; 2 cans full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz); 1 cup water; 1/2 onion yellow onion, finely diced; 1 pepper scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, whole; 2 bay leaves; 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or coconut oil); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1 vegetable bouillon cube (or 1 tsp powder), crumbled

Fragrant long-grain rice simmered in rich coconut milk with bay leaves and scotch bonnet, a beloved West African side dish that pairs beautifully with stews and grilled proteins.

35 minEasyServes 4410 cal/serving

West AfricanSideStovetopVegetarianVeganGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
2 cans full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz)
1 cup water
1/2 onion yellow onion, finely diced
1 pepper scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, whole
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1 vegetable bouillon cube (or 1 tsp powder), crumbled

Instructions

1

Rinse 2 cups long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear, then drain.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or coconut oil) in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 onion finely diced yellow onion and cook, stirring, until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute more.
3

Pour in 2 cans full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz) and 1 cup water. Add 1 pepper whole scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, 2 bay leaves, 1 crumbled vegetable bouillon cube (or 1 tsp powder), and 1 tsp salt. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
4

Add the drained long-grain white rice and stir once. Reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover tightly, and cook for 18 to 20 minutes until the rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed.
5

Remove the scotch bonnet or habanero pepper and bay leaves. Fluff the rice gently with a fork, taste and adjust salt, then serve.

Questions

How long does Coconut Rice (Nigerian Style) keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Coconut Rice (Nigerian Style)?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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