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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
2
-4 Servings
Course:
Side Dish
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup basmati rice uncooked
- 1/2 cup pea
- 1/2 cup carrot diced
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- salt to taste
- 1 cup coconut milk canned
- 1 cup water boiling
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.
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