Tanzanian Coconut Rice

Tanzanians cook many recipes using coconut milk, which makes this rice thick. Mix in peas and carrots and serve it with grilled meat or stir-fried vegetables for a filling meal.

Yield: 6 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1½ cups water
• 1 cup canned, unsweetened coconut milk
• ½ cup peas
• ½ cup carrots, diced
• 1 tsp. turmeric powder
• salt to taste

Directions

1. Rinse the rice in cold water and drain.
2. Add the rice to a medium saucepan over high heat with the remaining ingredients.
3. Boil the mixture.
4. Reduce the heat to low, and then cover the pot with a lid. Cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 15 more minutes.
5. Remove the pan from the heat and let it stand about 5 more minutes, covered. Fluff with a fork and serve.