Traditional Nigerian Cuisine
Authentic
Coconut Rice
A rich, aromatic, and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the tropics to your table.
The Essentials
The core components of your dish.
Rice & Coconut
4 cups of rice and 1 large coconut (blended for milk).
Liquids
4 cups of water combined with fresh coconut milk.
Aromatics
1 large onion and 60ml of vegetable oil for the base.
Flavor & Texture
Spices and proteins for depth.
Proteins
500g of chicken, fish, or beef and 100g of crayfish.
Seasoning
Curry powder, seasoning cubes, pepper, and salt to taste.
Vegetables
Carrots and green beans for a fresh, colorful finish.
Method of Preparation
Parboil the rice for 8–10 minutes. While that's happening, break and blend the coconut, then filter it to extract the fresh coconut water/milk.
Heat the vegetable oil in a pot, add a pinch of salt and the chopped onion. Fry for about 2 minutes, then pour in the coconut water and your choice of meat stock or fish.
Add the curry powder, seasoning cubes, pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine all the flavors into the base liquid.
Add the parboiled rice and stir until properly mixed. Cover and heat for 20 minutes. If the liquid dries up before the rice is tender, add a little more water.
When the rice is almost cooked, add the vegetables, unblended crayfish, and butter. Stir gently and cook for a final 5 minutes before serving.