Coconut fried rice is a dish related to the classic Afro-Asian fried rice. The difference is that this recipe is that it is cooked with coconut milk. This coconut milk is the game changer that adds its own flavour. Note that this is not your average oil-laden fried rice—the only oil used in this recipe is coconut oil, which is a healthier oil, poured in small quantities. This coconut fried rice is tasty. Despite many ingredients, this recipe is so quick to cook.
Here are the ingredients:
- 3 cups Basmati Rice
- 4 tbsp coconut oil
- 1½ cups coconut milk
- 1½ cups Chicken broth
- 1 onion medium diced
- 1 tsp Ginger minced
- 2 scotch bonnet
- ½ tbsp Garlic Minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 Green onions
- 12 ounces Mixed veggies carrots and peas and sweet corn
- 2 tsp bouillon powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Curry powder
- ½ tsp thyme
- 1 lb Beef liver cooked and diced
For the Shrimps
- 1 lb shrimps Fresh
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground paprika
Cooking method:
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Rinse the rice and leave it to drain well.
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Preheat two tablespoons of coconut oil, add the diced onions, and cook till soft. About 3 minutes.
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Add the thyme and minced garlic and cook for a few seconds.
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Stir in the rice and fry till aromatic, about 5 minutes. Add the minced ginger and fry for another 2 minutes.
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Add the coconut milk, broth, bay leaves, curry powder, seasoning powder, and habanero peppers, and season with salt.
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Cook till done, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. (Remove the habanero, mince, and set aside).
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Season shrimps with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Add two tablespoons of oil to a pan and cook the shrimps till done 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, add two tablespoons of coconut oil, add the onions and cook till the onions become translucent. About 3 minutes.
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Stir in the beef liver, bell peppers, carrots, peas, corn, and the minced habanero.
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Add the rice and stir well till all the ingredients are well combined, and the rice is heated through. Stir in the green onion and serve hot. Enjoy!