INGREDIENTS:
1 Can of AYITI CHERI Coconut Milk 400ml
1 cup of AYITI CHERI Parboiled Basmati Rice
1 cup of onion (finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon of Olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of saffron powder
1 /2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 cup of water (for shrimps)
1 1/2 cup of water (for rice)
1 pound raw peeled and deveined shrimps (with or without tail)
DIRECTIONS: (Coconut Milk Shrimps)
- Heat olive oil in a medium size sauté saucepan on medium heat, add the copped onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add to the saucepan 1/4 cup of water, saffron powder and salt and cook 2 more minutes.
- Stir in Ayiti Cheri Coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add shrimps to the sauce and spread out evenly in the pan. Simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimps have turned from grey to pink and just cooked through. (Do not overcook the shrimps or they will be rubbery)
DIRECTIONS: (Parboiled Basmati Rice)
- Rinse measured rice 1 to 2 times to removed extra starch, then drain.
- In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine 1 cup of Ayiti Cherie Parboiled Basmati Rice , 1 1/2 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Bring the rice to boil, uncovered.
- When the water has come to a boil, stir once and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for 20 minutes (do not lift the lid or stir)
- Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, serve and ENJOY!