Wali – Kenyan Coconut Rice
Wali is a popular dish in Kenyan cuisine and is often served with a variety of stews and curries.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Basmati rice
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 3 piece Cloves
- 3 piece Cardamom pods
- 1 piece Bay leaf
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot, combine the rice, coconut milk, water, salt, sugar, turmeric powder, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, and bay leaf.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the rice rest for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.