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title	date	tags	author
Vary amin'anana	2022-12-23	malagasy rice vegetables	ny-andry

This traditional Malagasy dish is a simple yet flavorful combination of rice and greens, cooked in coconut milk and seasoned with aromatic spices.

• ⏲️ Prep time: 15 min
• 🍳 Cook time: 45 min
• 🍽️ Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 bunch collard greens, stemmed and chopped (or 2 cups frozen collard greens)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the rice and cook until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and salt and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Add the water, coconut milk, and collard greens and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Garnish with cilantro (if using) and serve hot.