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Tilapia with Coconut Rice

Fragrant coconut rice served with seasoned tilapia. A coastal Nigerian specialty.

Total Time

70 min

Servings

6

Prep Time

25 min

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rice
  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 400ml coconut milk
  • 2 cups fish stock
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • Curry and thyme
  • Bay leaves
  • Salt and seasoning

Nutrition Facts

480

Calories

32g

Protein

58g

Carbs

14g

Fat

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season tilapia with curry, salt, and garlic. Grill or pan-fry.

  2. 2

    Wash rice and set aside.

  3. 3

    Sauté onion in oil, add curry and thyme.

  4. 4

    Add coconut milk and fish stock.

  5. 5

    Add rice and bay leaves.

  6. 6

    Cover and cook on low heat until rice is done.

  7. 7

    Fluff rice and serve with grilled tilapia on top.

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