Guyanese Shine Rice

Guyanese shine rice is the essence of simplicity; white rice simmered with coconut milk and aromatics until perfectly fluffy. Elevate this dish with dried shrimp or saltfish for added umami flavor.

Course Rice Side Dish

Cuisine Guyanese

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Servings

Calories 546kcal

Equipment

Deep skillet

Ingredients

3 tablespoons coconut oil or similar
1 small yellow onion diced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 garlic cloves grated
2 wiri wiri peppers seeds removed and finely chopped
3 cups coconut milk
2 cups rice rinsed
2 cup water
½ lb salt fish optional, prepped
1 cup dried shrimp optional, rinsed
2 scallion thinly sliced

Instructions

Heat the coconut oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Then add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook until the onions are translucent and slightly softened (about 1 minute).
Add the garlic, wiri wiri peppers, and coconut milk. Then bring to a boil. Continue to cook until some fat solids separate from the liquids and the coconut milk reduces by half (this should take 10 minutes).
Stir in the rice, water, and optional salt fish or dried shrimp. Mix well and adjust salt if necessary (considering the saltiness of the fish/shrimp).
Reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is fully cooked but still moist. It should have a soft, almost risotto-like consistency (about 20 minutes)
Remove from heat then add the scallions and mix in. The residual heat will continue to absorb any excess liquid.
Serve warm.

Notes

To prepare the salt fish for this dish: Rinse the salt fish to remove as much salt as possible. Then soak in a cup of hot water for about 30 minutes. Drain and rinse again, then flake with a fork and set aside.

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