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Nigerian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE

Nigerian Coconut Rice

45 minutes · 6 servings · vegetarian

A common Nigerian rice dish with a simple coconut-forward home method.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups long-grain rice, rinsed
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup peas
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp thyme

Let’s make it

  1. Heat oil and sauté onion for 2 minutes.
  2. Add coconut milk, water, salt, thyme, carrots, and peas; bring to a simmer.
  3. Stir in the rice, cover, and cook on low heat for 25 to 30 minutes until tender.
  4. Rest 5 minutes, fluff, and serve.
  5. Add grilled fish or chicken if desired.

Keep the seasoning gentle and let children pick out the vegetables they like.

Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.

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