Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or olive oil)
  • 4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon tomato puree
  • 1 1/4 cups coconut milk (light or thinned down coconut milk)
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • hot pepper, to taste (jalapeno for less heat, or use green bell pepper if you like)
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 small slice ginger, finely chopped (1/2-inch)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/4 cups long-grain rice, washed
  • 1/4 lb mushroom, sliced
  • 1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped

Method

  • Fry the onion in hot oil, in a large saucepan, for a few minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and tomato puree. While stirring, fry over medium heat for 5 - 6 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup of the coconut milk and continue to cook until the mixture is reduced and thick. Add the rest of the coconut milk, carrots, pepper, ginger, bayleaf and salt.
  • Bring to the boil, and add the rice and the remaining vegetables, stirring with a fork.
  • Reduce to a low heat, cover and cook until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid.
  • Remove the lid, cover with foil and replace the lid until the rice is done.