Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the tropics with our tantalizing Spicy Coconut Rice Pilaf! This delectable dish combines the vibrant flavors of coconut, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice to create a symphony of flavors that will transport you to paradise. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, our easy-to-follow recipes will guide you through each step, ensuring success in your kitchen. Discover the art of perfect rice pilaf, infused with the warmth of ginger, the piquant heat of serrano peppers, and the rich creaminess of coconut milk. Elevate your meal with our tempting variations, including a vegan option that caters to your dietary preferences. Let the aroma of fragrant spices fill your home as you embark on this culinary adventure, culminating in a delightful and satisfying meal that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
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SPICY COCONUT RICE PILAF
Make and share this Spicy Coconut Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Patrick Bannasch
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan.
- Add onion and jalapeno pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in rice and cook 1 minute.
- Add water or stock and salt.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat.
- Toss in butter and coconut.
- Cover and steam 5 minutes longer.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.3, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 620.2, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 5
COCONUT BASMATI RICE PILAF
From "The Florida Keys Cookbook", I thought this sounded like a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. Sounds great to go with grilled mahi or a tangy island chicken dish.
Provided by kitty.rock
Categories Rice
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 1/2 cup servings, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place rice in a large, nonstick pot. Cover rice with water and, with your hands, agitate the rice, releasing the starch. Pour off the cloudy water then repeat this process until the water is clear. Pour off the water a final time and drain rice in a colander.
- Place drained rice, 2 cups water, coconut milk, and salt in a large pot. Stir to combine. Bring to a fast boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover pot and simmer rice until just tender and liquid is absorbed, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet. Add onions, raisins, and cashews. Saute, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
- When liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender, fluff rice with a fork.
- Add onion mixture to rice and toss with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- TO MAKE AHEAD: Rice can be chilled and refrigerated overnight. Microwave for 3 minutes or until heated through before serving.
- NOTE: Substitute dried cranberries or dried cherries for the raisins for a different flavor boost. Rehydrate them in 1/4-cup warm water and then drain them before using in this recipe.
SPICY RICE PILAF
I found this recipe back in the 1950's and have made some minor adjustments over the years to update the flavor. In summer, I like to serve the pilaf over slices of red tomatoes. -Cynthia Gobeli, Norton, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, saute onion in oil until tender. Add broth and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20-25 minutes longer or until lentils and rice are tender.
Nutrition Facts :
TASTY SPICY RICE PILAF
This recipe makes a delicious side dish. Goes good with meats and veggies. It's a tasty rice with a little bit of spice! I LOVE garlic, so if you don't like it as much as I do, then just add 2 cloves instead of 6.
Provided by Luv2Cook
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, red pepper, mushrooms, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in rice. Add chicken stock; cover and boil until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 937.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
CHEESY COCONUT RICE
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set up your grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
- In a saucepan set on the direct heat side of the grill, melt the butter. Add the garlic, onions and a pinch of salt. Cook until the onions are slightly translucent, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the ginger and jalapeños. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and aromatic, another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and continue to toast until very fragrant, about another 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock, coconut milk, shredded coconut and nutmeg, season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Stir, move the pot to the indirect heat side of the grill and cover with a lid.
- Close the grill and simmer until the rice is cooked through and the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork. Add the scallions, farmer's cheese and lime zest and, using a fork, gently fold in. Serve.
COCONUT BASMATI PILAF
Adapted from a recipe by the Indian chef, cooking teacher and cookbook author Julie Sahni, this pilaf is an excellent accompaniment to a vindaloo or other Indian main dish. In addition to the coconut milk, it's flavored with cardamom and ginger.
Provided by Alex Witchel
Categories easy, weekday, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse the rice in a strainer under cold water until water runs clear. Drain well and transfer to a large saucepan with 1 1/2 cups cold water, cardamom, ginger, cilantro, salt and coconut milk. Let soak for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Stir a few times to keep rice grains from clumping. Cook uncovered, rapidly boiling, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the surface is covered with steamy holes, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat as low as possible and cook, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the cilantro sprig, cardamom and ginger.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 293, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 277 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
SPICED PRAWN & COCONUT PILAF
This pilaf is vibrant in colour and flavour, and particularly easy to make as the rice is cooked separately, then folded into the masala
Provided by Anjum Anand
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook the rice according to pack instructions, then set aside. Put the ginger, garlic and tomatoes into a food processor, blend to make a paste, then set aside until you're ready to cook.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and add the whole spices. Once they sizzle, add the onion, frying over a medium heat for about 10 mins until soft. Add the ground spices and paste, then cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally until the sauce has released the oil back into the pan. Add the prawns, then cook for a few mins until cooked through - the mixture should be quite dry and paste-like.
- Stir the cooked rice into the pan to coat it well in the spices. Make sure the rice is heated through, then serve scattered with the coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 0.41 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the right rice: Basmati rice is a great choice for this recipe, as it is a long-grain rice that cooks up fluffy and separate. You can also use jasmine rice or white rice.
- Toast the rice: Toasting the rice before cooking it helps to bring out its flavor and give it a slightly nutty taste. Be sure to stir the rice constantly so that it doesn't burn.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the rice will add a lot of flavor to the dish. Use a vegetable broth or chicken broth that you enjoy the taste of.
- Add some vegetables: Feel free to add some vegetables to the rice pilaf, such as diced carrots, peas, or corn. This will make the dish more colorful and nutritious.
- Season to taste: Be sure to season the rice pilaf to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, coriander, or turmeric.
Conclusion:
Spicy coconut rice pilaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. With its fragrant coconut flavor and spicy kick, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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