Spiced Coconut Rice Mayotte Hungary.

The main course for 4 people, mixing influences from Mayotte and Hungary.

Spiced Coconut Rice  

This hearty main course blends the coconut-rich flavors of Mayotte with the paprika-spiced heartiness of Hungary. It's a flavorful vegan rice dish, where the creamy coconut milk meets the earthy paprika, resulting in a complex and satisfying meal.

 vegan

 serving 4

 time 50 min

ingredients:

  • - 300 grams long long-grain rice
  • - 150 grams of potatoes, peeled and diced
  • - 100 grams carrots, peeled and diced
  • - 1 large onion, chopped
  • - 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • - 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • - 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • - 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • - 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • - 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
  • - 50 ml vegetable broth
  • - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • - 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • - Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • - Salt and pepper to taste

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Saute onions and garlic until softened.

2. Add rice, carrots, potatoes, and bell pepper; stir-fry for 5 minutes.

3. Add paprika, cumin, turmeri,c and salt and pepper; mix well. Stir for another 2 minutes.

4. Pour coconut milk and vegetable broth into the pot and stir.

5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the rice simmer for 20-25 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

6. Stir in soy sauce. Taste and add salt/pepper if needed.

7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot

Pro tips:

For a richer flavor, toast the rice and spices in the olive oil before adding the other ingredients.

Adjust the amount of soy sauce according to your taste preference.