COCONUT RICE (Edesi Isip)

If you have not experienced Rice in the most beautiful way, then you do not know what you are missing in the sumptuos and mouth watering delicacy ever "Coconut Rice". Just try this out and you'll be glad you did.

Recipe 6

Serves 6

1/2 -1 1/2 pt. Water 1/4-3/4
1 1/2 lb. Rice 3/4 kg
3 lbs. Coconut 1 1/2 kg
2 lbs. Chicken 1 kg
2 lbs. Smoked or Fresh Fish 1 kg
8 oz. Fresh Shrimps 200 g
4 oz. Ground Crayfish 100 g
1/4 oz. Atarodo 5 g
8 oz. Onions 200 g
Salt
Stock Cube

-Break and grate the coconut. Add the water and squeeze.
-Strain. Allow to stand for 10 mins.
-Skin and keep part of coated coconut milk.
-Put 1/4 of the coconut water in a pot. Add the stock cubes, onions, pepper. Boil for 5 mins.
-Add the washed rice.
-Boil rapidly for 10 mins. Reduce the heat. Simmer for 20 mins. Stir.
-Add the fish, chicken and shrimps. Add the remaining stock from meat.
-Stir mixture carefully. Add the remaining skimmed milk from coconut, as required.
-Reduce heat. Add crayfish. Simmer until properly cooked.
-Correct seasoning.
-Serve garnished with tomatoes, onion rings and lettuce, or with carrots and green pepper or peas.

VARIATION:

Add 2 tbsp. tomato puree and 4 fresh tomatoes and a pinch of thyme before adding the rice.

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