Description
This Coconut Fried Rice recipe is a delightful twist on traditional fried rice, infused with the rich and creamy flavor of coconut. Tender beef, succulent shrimp, and a medley of colorful vegetables create a satisfying and aromatic dish that’s perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Coconut Milk Base:
- 1 Whole Coconut or 1 (400ml) can of coconut milk
- 2 cups water or 1 cup water for canned milk
Rice:
- 3 Cups Rice, washed
- 1 tsp Curry Powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Coconut Flavor (optional)
Meat and Seafood:
- 1 lb Beef, cut into bite sizes
- 1 lb Shrimp, deveined and scaled
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
Veggies and Aromatics:
- 1 cup Carrot, diced
- 1 cup Bell Peppers, diced
- 1 cup Green Beans
- 1 medium Onion
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Seasoning Powder or bouillon
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tsp Paprika
- Cooking oil
- Fresh Leeks or Green Onion for garnish
Instructions
- Wash Rice: Rinse the rice until water runs clear and set aside.
- Prepare Coconut Milk: Blend coconut with water, squeeze out the juice, or mix canned milk with water. Transfer to a pot or rice cooker.
- Cook Rice: Add washed rice to the coconut milk, season with curry powder, salt, and coconut flavor. Bring to a boil until soft, then set aside.
- Marinate Meat and Shrimp: Season beef and shrimp with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Marinate well.
- Cook Meat: Cook beef until dark brown, then set aside. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes on each side and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic. Add bell peppers, carrots, and green beans. Stir for 3 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Season with black pepper, salt, seasoning powder, paprika, and leeks. Add rice, beef, and shrimp. Mix well.
- Finish and Serve: When rice is done, remove from heat, garnish with green onions, mix, and serve hot.
Notes
- If using canned coconut milk, dilute it with water to achieve the desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Coconut Fried Rice, Coconut Milk Recipe, Asian Rice Dish, Beef and Shrimp Fried Rice
