26
Apr 2017

Coconut Rice and Peas

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups AYITI CHERI Basmati rice, washed and drained.
  • 1 cup AYITI CHERI Coconut milk.
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 cup finely diced onion
  • 1 cup green peas
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger

DIRECTIONS

  1. Put coconut oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and let cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add rice, salt and ginger, and stir to coat. Let rice sizzle for a minute, then add 1 cup of coconut milk and 2 cups of water. Bring to a simmer, then add 1 cup of green peas, turn heat to low and put on a tightfitting lid.
  3. Cook for 20 minutes, then turn off heat and let rest 10 minutes. Fluff rice and ENJOY!
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