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Nigerian Coconut Rice

Coconut rice is a dish common among all regions of Nigeria. It can be prepared in a variety of ways to suit one's personal taste. This recipe is adapted from one posted on Cookpad.[1]

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Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

3 cups rice

2

1 medium onion, diced

3

4 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil

4

½ tablespoon minced garlic

5

1 tablespoon minced ginger

6

1½ cup coconut milk (fresh or canned)

7

1 bay leaf

8

1 cup chicken broth

9

1 tablespoon Nigerian curry powder

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1 tablespoon thyme

11

3 scotch bonnet chiles

12

smoked fish

13

Grilled chicken

14

Salt

15

Seasoning cubes

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

Rinse the rice and leave it to drain well.

2

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons coconut oil, then the diced onions. Cook, stirring, until softened slightly (about 2 minutes).

2 minutes

3

Stir in the thyme, ginger, and garlic. Cook for a few seconds.

4

Blend the pepper roughly then add spices and seasoning, salt stir for few minutes, then add fish and chicken

5

Stir in the rice and fry for about about 3 minutes.

3 minutes

6

Add the coconut milk, broth, bay leaf then stir

7

Cover and cook till firm to bite, about 15 minutes. Or more

15 minutes

8

When ready you can serve like that or any desired way.