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    Nigerian Coconut Rice Recipe: Creamy One-Pot Family Dinner

    Nigerian Coconut Rice Recipe: Creamy One-Pot Family Dinner

    Creamy and flavorful coconut rice with mixed vegetables and aromatic spices.

    Prep 15 minCook 30 minServes 6

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups long grain rice
    • 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
    • 2 cups chicken stock
    • 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans)
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 teaspoon curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon thyme
    • 2 bay leaves
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    1. 1Wash rice and set aside
    2. 2Heat butter in a pot and sauté onions and garlic
    3. 3Add curry powder and thyme, stir for 1 minute
    4. 4Pour in coconut milk and chicken stock
    5. 5Add bay leaves and salt, bring to a boil
    6. 6Add rice and stir well
    7. 7Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes
    8. 8Add mixed vegetables
    9. 9Cook for 10 more minutes until rice is tender
    10. 10Fluff with fork and serve with grilled chicken or fish

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