Coconut Fried Rice
Rice cooked in broth and coconut milk with lots of vegetables and protein. The end product is an enticing combination of textures, colors, and flavors. It smells heavenly and tastes even better!
Servings 8 people
Calories 576.5kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups basmati Rice
- 4 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium onion [diced]
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- ½ tablespoon garlic Minced
- 1½ cups coconut milk
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 teaspoon bouillon powder
- 2 scotch bonnet
- 12 ounces mixed veggies carrots and peas and sweet corn
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 1 lb beef liver cooked and diced - optional
- salt to taste
Shrimps And Fried Rice
- 1 lb shrimps Fresh
- ½ tablespoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoon coconut oil divided
- 3 stalks green onions sliced
Instructions
- Rinse the rice and leave it to drain well.
- Preheat two tablespoons of coconut oil, add the diced onions, and cook till soft. About 3 minutes.
- Add the thyme and minced ginger and garlic and cook for a few seconds.
- Stir in the rice and fry till aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add the minced ginger and fry for another 2 minutes.
- Add the coconut milk, broth, bay leaf, curry powder, bouillon powder, and scotch bonnet peppers, and season with salt.
- Cover and cook till firm to bite, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. (Remove the habanero, mince, and set aside).
Shrimps And Fried Rice
- Season shrimps with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 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.
- In the same pan, add two tablespoons of coconut oil, add the onions, and cook until translucent. About 3 minutes.
- Stir in the beef liver (if using), mixed veggies, and the minced habanero.
- 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!
Nutrition
Calories: 576.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 67.8g | Protein: 20.2g | Fat: 26.1g | Saturated Fat: 20.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 358.8mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 3.3g | Sugar: 1.1g | Vitamin A: 12034.4IU | Vitamin C: 11.4mg | Calcium: 53.6mg | Iron: 5.6mg