Cameroonian coconut rice
Long-grain rice simmered in coconut milk with tomato, thyme and vegetables
A colourful one-pot rice from Cameroon: long-grain rice simmered in thin coconut milk with tomato paste, chilli, cinnamon-clove powder and thyme, studded with carrot and yellow pepper. It's lightly spiced, creamy and fragrant. Serve it with beans, a vegetable stew or a simple salad.
- Total time
- 65 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 7
Ingredients
Method
0/7 doneStep 1: Soak 12 oz long-grain rice for 30 minutes, then drain.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp oil in a heavy pan and sauté 1 onion until light brown.
5 minStep 3: Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring continuously.
3 minStep 4: Pour in 3 ¼ cups thin coconut milk and bring to the boil.
3 minStep 5: Add the rice with 2 tsp green chilli paste, 1 tsp cinnamon-clove powder, 4 ½ oz carrots, 2 ⅝ oz yellow pepper, 2 tsp dried thyme and 1 ½ tsp salt. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
2 minStep 6: Cover and cook over a low heat until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid.
10 minStep 7: Keep simmering on the lowest heat, covered, until the rice is cooked and fluffy. Serve hot.
8 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 380 kcal
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 52 g
- Fat
- 17 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does cameroonian coconut rice take?
- About 65 minutes in total: 35 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 7 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of long-grain rice?
- Any long-grain rice, same amount.
- What can I use instead of onion?
- 2 shallots per onion.
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