Kenyan Coconut Rice Recipes

RESTAURANT STYLE COCONUT RICE (COCONUT MILK)

Steps:

• Rinse rice in water until the water runs pretty clear. (Note 1)
• Drain rice then soak in water for 15 minutes. Then drain.
• Add rice, coconut milk, water, sugar and salt into a small pot or large saucepan over medium high heat. Add pandan or kaffir lime leaf if making Asian restaurant style option.
• Bring it to a simmer so the entire surface of the liquid is rippling (not just the edges), give it ONE stir (not more!), place lid on and immediately turn heat down to LOW.
• Leave for 14 minutes.
• Remove from heat, and rest, undisturbed, for 10 minutes.
• Fluff with rubber spatula. Garnish with toasted coconut, if using, then serve.

COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over high heat, combine rice, coconut milk and salt; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Saute 2 tablespoons minced ginger in a saucepan with butter. Add 1 cup rinsed basmati rice, 1 cup coconut milk, 1 cup water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat; cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes off the heat; fluff with a fork. Garnish with cilantro and cashews.

WALI - KENYAN COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Put the rice, salt and 2 cups coconut milk and water in a pan. Over medium heat bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat, cover with lid and simmer very gently until the rice is done, about 20-25 minutes.
• Just before serving, add thick coconut milk and fluff up with a fork (not a spoon or you will mush up the rice). Serve with beef or chicken stew and vegetables of your choice.

KENYAN COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, put rice, thin coconut milk, and a pinch of salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer until rice is done. Add more thin coconut milk if rice cooks dry before it is done. This should take around 20 minutes.
• Add the thick coconut milk right before serving.
• This goes great with chicken or beef and vegetables.

CHEESY COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Set up your grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
• In a saucepan set on the direct heat side of the grill, melt the butter. Add the garlic, onions and a pinch of salt. Cook until the onions are slightly translucent, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the ginger and jalapeños. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and aromatic, another 2 minutes.
• Stir in the rice and continue to toast until very fragrant, about another 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock, coconut milk, shredded coconut and nutmeg, season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Stir, move the pot to the indirect heat side of the grill and cover with a lid.
• Close the grill and simmer until the rice is cooked through and the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork. Add the scallions, farmer's cheese and lime zest and, using a fork, gently fold in. Serve.

COCONUT RICE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Soak basmati rice for 30 mins.
• Heat a pan on medium-high heat and add oil.
• Add in the whole spices and curry leaves. After a minute, add in the vegetables, green chilies, cashews, and a little salt and mix. Cook the vegetables for about 5 minutes.
• Add in the garam masala powder, give it a mix, and then add the coconut milk and water.
• Add salt according to taste, coriander leaves, mint leaves and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Add the soaked rice to the mixture and let it cook for about 10 minutes or until the water is ¾ gone.
• Decrease the heat to medium to low, place the lid on the pan, and let it cook for another 10 minutes or until all the water is gone and the rice is cooked.
• Turn off the stove and let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
• Serve warm with raita.

SPICED COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Heat coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until onion turns clear, 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice, curry powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper and stir constantly for 1 minute.
• Add coconut milk, chicken broth, and toasted coconut; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.