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Curried Corn and Coconut Rice
found in Side Dishes - Vegetable Sides

Serves:    1    (original recipe serves 4)
icon Vegetarian    icon Vegan    icon Nut Free    icon Gluten Free    icon Dairy Free

Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 1 hour

Difficulty:     
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The coconut rice and curried corn in this recipe could very well be eaten separately, and they would make fine additions to lunch or dinner, but the combination of the two is truly special.

Ingredients  scales

    For The Curry Powder
  • 1⁄2 tbsp turmeric1⁄2 tbsp turmeric
  • 1⁄4 tbsp coriander seeds, toasted1⁄4 tbsp coriander seeds, toasted
  • 1⁄4 tbsp cumin seeds, toasted1⁄4 tbsp cumin seeds, toasted
  • 1⁄2 tsp fenugreek seeds, toasted1⁄2 tsp fenugreek seeds, toasted
  • 1⁄2 tsp mustard seeds, toasted1⁄2 tsp mustard seeds, toasted
  • 1⁄2 tsp black peppercorns1⁄2 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1⁄2 tsp allspice berries, toasted1⁄2 tsp allspice berries, toasted
  • 1⁄4 tsp ground ginger1⁄4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1⁄4 tsp cayenne pepper1⁄4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1⁄2 clove1⁄2 clove

    • For The Rice
  • 13⁄4fl oz coconut milk13⁄4fl oz coconut milk
  • 31⁄4fl oz water31⁄4fl oz water
  • 13⁄4oz brown rice, soaked in water overnight and drained well13⁄4oz brown rice, soaked in water overnight and drained well

    • For The Corn
  • 41⁄2oz sweetcorn41⁄2oz sweetcorn
  • 1⁄4 tbsp coconut oil1⁄4 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1⁄4 tbsp thyme1⁄4 tbsp thyme
Directions

1
To make the Jamaican curry powder, combine all the ingredients in a mortar or spice grinder and grind into a fine powder. Transfer to a jar, and seal tightly. Stored at room temperature, it will keep for 6 months.
2
To prepare the rice, combine the coconut milk, water, and 1⁄4tsp salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the rice, stir well, and return to a boil. Immediately decrease the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes, until all of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for at least 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
3
To prepare the corn, put about 2 cups of water in a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add 1⁄4 teaspoon of salt, then add the corn. Immediately remove from the heat and let sit for 30 seconds. Drain well.