Coconut Fried rice is one of Ghana’s favorite dishes prepared. It’s cooked rice that has been heated with oil, vegetables, and other ingredients depending on the preference of a person. It can either be eaten on its own or as an accompaniment to another meal.
Fried rice can be expensive to buy and you might not get satisfied. As such learn how to make fried rice at home using the recipe provided below.
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Coconut Fried Rice Recipes
Below are the coconut fried rice ingredients and recipes;
- 1 cup of rice
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- ½ cup of canola or vegetable oil
- 1/2 -1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2-1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- ½ small onion sliced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup peas and carrots
- ½ tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
- ¼-½ teaspoon of curry powder
- 2-3 tablespoon of water or chicken stock optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
How To Make Coconut Fried Rice
Check out the steps on how to prepare coconut fried rice at home in Ghana;
- Place rice in a saucepan with water, rinse and sieve out water. Add coconut milk, water, and salt. Place the saucepan over high heat and, bring to a boil.
- Stir saucepan then brings to a simmer- heat level should be very low cover the saucepan tightly with the lid. Continue cooking for about 15-18 minutes.
- Remove sauce from the heat and let it cool, covered. Fluff with fork
- Break up the clumpy rice before starting.
- Heat a large wok or skillet on medium-high heat with about a tablespoon of canola or vegetable oil.
- Add the rice stir vigorously for about 2-3 minutes adding soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a tablespoon or more of water or chicken/beef stock as it is needed to moisten the rice. Set aside. Quickly wipe the wok or skillet with a clean paper towel or cloth.
- Next, add a tablespoon of oil, let it heat up, then add the eggs and quickly stir to break the eggs apart. Remove and add to the rice.
- Continue with the stir-frying by adding a tablespoon of oil into the wok, followed by onions, peas, carrots, minced garlic, curry powder, and chicken bouillon powder. Stir until fragrant for about 2 minutes.
- Finally return the combination of rice, and eggs, to the wok. Stir until everything has been fully combined. Adjust seasoning salt, pepper if necessary.
