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.
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.