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Coconut Rice: Nigeria's Fragrant Favourite

Coconut rice is a fragrant West African one-pot dish in which long-grain rice is simmered in coconut milk instead of plain water, so every grain turns soft, glossy and gently sweet with a warm, nutty aroma. In Nigeria it is a much-loved party and Sunday-lunch favourite, cooked with onions, peppers and a little spice, then finished with fish, meat or vegetables. At Jollof Bistro — The Best Nigerian Food in Kigali, we cook ours fresh in Remera so you catch that coconut fragrance the moment the lid lifts. What makes Nigerian coconut rice special The magic is in the liquid. Swapping water for creamy coconut milk gives the rice a pale golden colour and a mellow sweetness that balances beautifully...

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