Make Coconut Fried Rice

Coconut fried rice is a simple, healthy recipe that you can make for dinner or lunch during the week. By cooking your rice and then adding some vegetables, fruits, and flavors, you can make a great home-cooked meal. You can make plain coconut fried rice or add things like pineapple and shrimp. When you're done, sit back and enjoy your meal.

Ingredients

Basic Coconut Fried Rice

• 1 1/2 cups (350 mL) cooked coconut rice
• 2 thinly sliced scallions
• 1/2 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 egg
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Coconut Fried Rice with Shrimp

• 2 cups (475 mL) of coconut milk
• 2 cups (475 mL) of rice
• 1 cup (240 mL) of water
• 2 cubes of maggi
• Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) curry
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of oil
• Half of a medium onion
• 1 cup (240 mL) of mixed vegetables
• 1 chopped green peppers

Coconut Fried Rice with Pineapple

• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) coconut oil
• 2 beaten eggs
• 1 ½ cups (350 mL) chopped fresh pineapple
• 1 large diced red bell pepper
• ¾ cup (180 mL) chopped green onions
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
• ½ cup (120 mL) chopped unsalted cashews
• 2 cups (475 mL) cooked and chilled brown rice
• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) soy sauce
• 1 to 2 teaspoons (15 to 30 mL) chili garlic sauce or sriracha
• 1 small lime
• A handful of fresh cilantro leaves

Steps

Making Basic Coconut Fried Rice

1. Cook the scallions. Add a drizzle of olive oil to a medium pan. Then, add your scallions. Cook them over medium heat on their own for about a minute.
2. Add the bell peppers. After a minute has passed, toss in your bell peppers. Sprinkle on some salt and pepper as well. Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat.
3. Add the egg. Add a small splash of water to your egg and then mix it in a separate bowl. Once it's scrambled, throw it into your scallion/bell pepper mixture. Swirl the scrambled egg around in the mixture.
4. Add the rice. Once everything is completely stirred together, add your rice. Lower your heat slightly.
5. Cook all the ingredients. Keep cooking the mixture, stirring on occasion. Continue the cooking process until everything is more or less evenly cooked through.

Making Coconut Fried Rice with Shrimp

1. Heat the coconut milk and spices. Take a pot and place it over the stove at medium heat. Add the coconut milk and then stir in the curry, thyme, nutmeg, and one of the maggi cubes. Cover the pot and allow your mixture to heat to a rolling boil.
2. Cook the rice. Once the mixture is boiling, add the rice. Turn the heat down to bring the mixture to a simmer. Continue to simmer the mixture on low or medium heat until the rice has cooked through and absorbed all the liquid. Once the rice is cooked, set it aside for now.
   • Times will vary depending on the precise heat of your stove and the rice you're using. Your rice's packaging should indicate somewhere how long it takes to cook.
3. Stir fry your vegetables. Using a skillet, heat up a small amount of oil. Then, add your onions, green pepper, mixed vegetables, and the last cube of maggi. Cook them stirring frequently, for two to three minutes.
4. Mix in the shrimp. Take your already cooked shrimp and add it to the skillet. Mix the shrimp with the vegetables you just stir-fried.
5. Combine all the ingredients. Add the coconut rice to your pot. Mix everything together so everything is evenly distributed. When you're done, you can serve your coconut fried rice.

Making Coconut Fried Rice with Pineapple

1. Heat your pot. Heat a large wok over medium heat. Sprinkle a small amount of water into the pot. If it sizzles, add your coconut oil to the pot.
2. Cook your eggs. Add your eggs to the pot. Stir the eggs for about 30 seconds to one minute. The eggs should be scrambled and slightly set when you're done. Place your eggs in an empty bowl and set them aside.
3. Add the pineapple and red pepper. Wipe the egg residue from your pan and then add some more oil. Add the pineapple and red pepper to the pan. Cook the mixture for about three to five minutes, stirring constantly. Stir until all the liquid from the pineapple has evaporated and the pineapple is slightly caramelized on the edges.
4. Add the green onion and garlic. Place the green onion and the garlic in with your pineapple and pepper. Cook the ingredients until they become fragrant. This should take about 30 seconds.
5. Combine the eggs and pineapple mixture. After cooking the pineapple, peppers, garlic, and onions together, remove this mixture from the stove. Transfer it to the same bowl where you placed the eggs. Set aside for now.
6. Add the cashews. Add two more teaspoons of coconut oil to the pan. Switch your heat to medium and then add your cashews. Cook the cashews for 30 seconds, stirring them constantly.
7. Cook the rice. Add the rice to the pan with the cashews. Cook for about three minutes, stirring frequently. When you're done, the rice should be hot.
8. Combine all your ingredients. Take the bowl where you had the eggs and pineapple mixture. Pour it back into the rice and cashew mixture. Stir until all your ingredients are evenly mixed.
9. Add the sauces and spices. Add the soy sauce, garlic sauce, and cilantro to the mixture. Squeeze the lime over the mixture to release its juices. Stir everything together and add salt and pepper to taste.

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See also

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