WHITE COCONUT RICE (Wali Wa Nazi)

Name: WHITE COCONUT RICE (Wali Wa Nazi)
Total time: 2100 s
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain rice (preferably basmati); 2 cups coconut milk; 2 cups water; 1 tsp salt; 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional); 1 tbsp vegetable oil or butter (optional)

Eva Saida @EvaButterfly

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Common in East African cuisine, especially Swahili coastal dishes

Eva Saida @EvaButterfly

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Common in East African cuisine, especially Swahili coastal dishes

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Ingredients

Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 25 minutes

4 people

2 cupslong-grain rice (preferably basmati)
2 cupscoconut milk
2 cupswater
1 tspsalt
1small onion, finely chopped (optional)
1 tbspvegetable oil or butter (optional)

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Steps

Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 25 minutes

1

Prep Rice (5 min): Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain well.
2

Sauté (This step is Optional) (5 min): In a medium pot, heat oil or butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent (3-4 minutes).
3

Cook Rice (20 min): Add rice to the pot (with onions or directly if skipping onions). Stir briefly to coat. Pour in coconut milk, water, and salt. Stir once, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
4

Rest & Fluff (5 min): Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
5

Serve: Serve hot as a side with curries, stews, or grilled meats.
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TIP:: For richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk.
Adjust water slightly if using thicker coconut milk (e.g., 1.5 cups water instead of 2).