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.
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.
- 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.
