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Nigerian coconut rice on a black plate

Nigerian Coconut Rice With Smoked Mackerel

Abi Olayiwola
Nigerian coconut rice is a spicy dish, bursting with flavours from the addition of spices and condiments like dried ground crayfish, curry powder etc.
4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine African, Nigerian
Servings 4
Calories 795 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Oil
  • 1 medium Onion or 1 cup chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon Ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme stripped or 1 tablespoon dried
  • 400 g Coconut milk (1 can)
  • 2 tablespoons Ground crayfish
  • 2 cups Rice
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 fillets Smoked mackerel
  • 1 Green pepper
  • 1 Red pepper
  • 1 Yellow pepper

Instructions
 

  • Chop the onion and garlic, and strip the thyme (if you are using fresh). Debone and flake the fish. Keep all aside.
  • Wash the rice at least three times until the water is no longer cloudy. Drain in a colander.
  • Heat oil in a sauce under medium heat and pour in the onions.
  • Allow to cook until the onions start to brown, then add the garlic, ground pepper and curry powder.
  • Stir for around 30 secs. Pour the coconut milk into the pan.
  • Add the thyme, crayfish and some salt. Then pour in the rice and some salt. Add the smoked mackerel.
  • Add enough water to cook the rice, taking into consideration the added coconut
  • Cover the pan and bring the mixture to boil. When the rice has nearly absorbed all the liquid, add the peppers and cover the pan. Reduce the heat until the rice absorbs all the liquid. Remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork.

Nutrition

Calories: 795kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 28gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 939mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1254IUVitamin C: 125mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Nigerian Coconut Rice
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