Coconut Rice with Peas and Carrots

Coconut Rice with Peas and Carrots

Coconut Rice with Peas and Carrots

Wali wa junde na karoit is a Tanzanian style coconut rice with peas and carrots. It is a highly flavorful side dish, typically serve with stews, curries, and grilled meats such as mishkaki.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Tanzanian
Keyword: East African, rice, side dish, tanzanian
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup basmati rice washed
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat up olive oil in a pot over medium high heat. Sauté the peas, carrots, and rice for 3 minutes.
    Tanzanian, side dish, rice
  • Pour in the coconut milk, water, turmeric, and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
    Tanzanian, side dish, rice
Tanzanian, side dish, rice
Let the rice rest for 10 minutes before serving.