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Wali Wa Junde Na Karoit (Tanzanian Coconut Rice with Peas and Carrots)

11 January, 2016 by Tara Leave a Comment

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A recipe for Wali Wa Junde Na Karoit (Tanzanian Coconut Rice with Peas and Carrots)! Rice is simmered in coconut milk and turmeric powder with peas and diced carrots.

Wali Wa Junde Na Karoit (Tanzanian Coconut Rice with Peas and Carrots) in two brown bowls.

Wali Wa Nazi (Coconut Rice) is popular in Tanzania and surrounding East African countries. This particular version, Wali Wa Junde Na Karoit (Tanzanian Coconut Rice with Peas and Carrots) is dyed yellow with turmeric powder and mixed with peas and diced carrots before cooking in diluted coconut milk.

This rice is best served with stews and curries or even on its own as a light meal.

Side view of Wali Wa Junde Na Karoit (Tanzanian Coconut Rice with Peas and Carrots) in two brown bowls.
I used a cup of frozen peas and carrots for a quick and easy lunch. If using fresh carrots, dice them to roughly the same size as the peas for even cooking and consistency.

Traditionally, this dish is made using homemade coconut milk (maziwa ya nazi in Swahili) from shredded coconut. If using canned, shake the can or stir the ingredients well before adding to the boiling water.

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Close up of Wali Wa Junde Na Karoit (Tanzanian Coconut Rice with Peas and Carrots).

Wali Wa Junde Na Karoit (Tanzanian Coconut Rice with Peas and Carrots) Recipe

Adapted from Taste of Tanzania

Wali Wa Junde Na Karoit (Tanzanian Coconut Rice with Peas and Carrots) in two brown bowls.
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Wali Wa Junde Na Karoit (Tanzanian Coconut Rice with Peas and Carrots)

A recipe for Wali Wa Junde Na Karoit (Tanzanian Coconut Rice with Peas and Carrots)! Rice is simmered in coconut milk and turmeric powder with peas and diced carrots.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Tanzanian
Keyword coconut, rice, Tanzania, Tanzanian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 -4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, drizzle olive oil over medium heat.
  • Once heated, add the rice, peas, and carrots. Cook, stirring often, until the rice turns nearly white. Stir in the turmeric and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk and boiling water.
  • Pour 1 cup of the coconut water into the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer over low heat and cover with a glass top so you can see when the liquid has reduced. Cook until the rice is tender, adding more coconut water as needed.
  • Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
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Filed Under: Middle Eastern/African, Pasta and Rice Tagged With: africa, african, coconut, rice, tanzania, tanzanian

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