Best Yellow Coconut Rice Tanzania Recipes

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YELLOW COCONUT RICE



Yellow Coconut Rice image

Make and share this Yellow Coconut Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Rice

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 3/4 cups long-grain white rice
1 1/4 cups water
400 ml coconut cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pinch saffron thread

Steps:

  • Soak the rice in a large bowl of cold water for 30 minutes.
  • Pour the rice into a strainer and rinse under cold running water to remove all excess starch. Rinse until the water runs through the rice clear.
  • Place all ingredients into a large heavy based saucepan. Cover with the lid and bring to the boil. Stir occassionally.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer. Keep the saucepan covered and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  • REmove from the heat and keep covered. Stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

TANZANIAN VEGETABLE RICE



Tanzanian Vegetable Rice image

From: "The Essential African Cookbook" by Rosamund Grant. Serve with chicken or fish with a fresh relish Kachumbali.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups basmati rice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 cups vegetable stock or 3 cups water
4 ounces sweet corn (2/3 cup)
1/2 red bell peppers or 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 large carrot, grated

Steps:

  • Wash the rice in a sieve under cold water, then leave to drain about 15 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion for a few minutes over a moderate heat until soft.
  • Add the rice and stir-fry for about 10 minutes, taking care to keep stirring all the time so that the rice doesn't stick to the pan.
  • Add the garlic and the stock or water and stir well. Bring to the boil and cook over a high heat for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat, cover and cook the rice for 20 minutes.
  • Scatter the corn over the rice, then spread the pepper on top and lastly sprinkle over the grated carrot.
  • Cover tightly and steam over a low heat until the rice is cooked, then mix together with a fork and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.5, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 23.5, Carbohydrate 64.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 7.1

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