São Toméan Coconut Rice

A delicious and simple dish from São Tomé and Príncipe.

Preparation time: 15 Minutes

Cooking time: 30 Minutes

Total duration: 45 Minutes

Calories: 360, Fat: 6g, Protein: 5g, Carbohydrates: 65g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g

This delicious and simple dish from São Tomé and Príncipe is sure to be a hit at any dinner table. It combines the nutty flavour of coconut with the subtle sweetness of rice and the zesty flavour of lime for a dish that is sure to please.

Ingredients

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short description

Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
Combine the coconut milk, sugar, salt, and ginger in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the rice to the saucepan and stir to combine.
Cover the saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
Stir in the cilantro and lime juice, then serve.

detailed description

Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Set aside.
Combine the coconut milk, sugar, salt, and ground ginger in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir the mixture until the sugar is dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the rice to the saucepan and stir to combine. Cover the saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro and lime juice, then serve.

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