Coconut rice

Ingredients

1 medium-sized dry Coconut

7-8 tablespoonsful of coconut oil

2 cups of rice

2 medium size onions 

Salt to taste (to your preference)

2 cups of water

Preparation

Start by grating your coconut 

Preheat your saucepan and add your grated coconut 

Roast it for five minutes and set aside

Add oil in the saucepan, add your onions when heated 

Wash your rice and add to the oil

Add water and salt to taste. 

Cover it to boil on a high heat

When it starts boiling, reduce the fire and cook on a medium heat. 

When the rice is well cooked, add your roasted coconut and mix well. 

Allow it to simmer for 10 to 20 minutes after which the coconut rice would be ready to serve! 

Enjoy it with vegetable stew!  

Compiled by Elizabeth Agyeibea Ackon