Uda Pepper and Coconut Rice – Olu Olu Foods

A creamy and aromatic rice dish combining rich coconut milk with the smoky, spicy notes of Uda pepper—perfect as a flavorful side or main.

Ingredients

2 cups jasmine rice1 tablespoon Uda pepper seeds
1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oilSalt to taste

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Method

Toast Uda pepper seeds in a pan until fragrant.
Grind the toasted seeds into a coarse powder.
Sauté chopped onions in vegetable oil until golden brown, then add the ground Uda pepper and cook briefly.
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until clear, then stir it into the pot to coat with spices.
Add coconut milk and salt, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice absorbs the liquid. Fluff and serve.

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CHEF'S TIP

Cook the rice in coconut milk infused with lightly crushed Uda pepper pods to fully blend the flavors.