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Spiced Coconut Rice, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

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Spiced Coconut Rice

Fragrant coconut rice seasoned with turmeric, cloves, cardamom, and pepper from a practical 1917 collection.

LunchDinnerVeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeOne PotStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep10 min
Est. cookNot stated
Est. servesNot stated
TotalNot stated
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  • 1 cup rice
  • ½ fresh coconut, grated, or packaged shredded coconut
  • Coconut milk and water
  • A little turmeric
  • Salt
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 2 cardamom seeds
  • 12 peppercorns

Historical transcription

Source method

  1. 1

    Combine the rice and grated coconut.

  2. 2

    Add coconut milk and enough water to stand about 3 inches above the rice.

  3. 3

    Season with turmeric, salt, cloves, cardamom, and peppercorns.

  4. 4

    Cook in a rice boiler or steamer until the rice is tender.

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