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Sierra Leonean Coconut Rice

Name: Sierra Leonean Coconut Rice
Total time: 45m
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Sierra Leone
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain rice; 500 ml coconut milk; 250 ml water or stock; 1 onion, diced; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp thyme; 1 scotch bonnet (whole); Salt

Long-grain rice simmered in fresh coconut milk with onion and thyme — served with grilled fish or pepper chicken.

45m 4 servings Easy

Ingredients

• 2 cups long-grain rice
• 500 ml coconut milk
• 250 ml water or stock
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 scotch bonnet (whole)
• Salt

Method

Step 1 of 520%

Rinse rice until water runs clear.

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1
Rinse rice until water runs clear.
2
Sauté onion in a little oil until soft.
3
Add coconut milk, water, thyme, bay and whole chili; bring to a boil.
4
Stir in rice and salt; cover and simmer 18-20 min on low.
5
Rest 10 min covered; fluff and remove chili before serving.