Comments on: Better Coconut Rice https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/ Nigerian foods and all you need to make them, soups, rice recipes, pastries, learn how to make all foods in Nigeria Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:13:49 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Nƙem https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-215078 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:13:49 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-215078 In reply to David Esther.

I thinƙ that will be nice too
I am going to that tonight.

]]> By: Dinma https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-209148 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 21:24:56 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-209148 Thank Chi, I was thinking of making coconut rice without extracting the milk, then I stumbled on this! I feel like adding the grated coconut without extracting the milk is the same thing as eating it raw! Thank you 🙏

]]> By: Adebola https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-81668 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 21:03:34 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-81668 Your recipe is one of a kind and it’s really helpful..Thanks for the coconut rice. Hoping to buy your book soon.

]]> By: Aify https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-78590 Fri, 24 May 2019 06:04:08 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-78590 This is nice, I will surely try this method and recipe

]]> By: Ama https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-76937 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 13:22:46 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-76937 I think d coconut wit bring out oil

]]> By: Chidi Anegbu https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-70001 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 04:39:22 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-70001 In reply to Radhiyat.

Sure, call us today 08035051468.
Thanks, Chidi.

]]> By: Radhiyat https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-69908 Thu, 01 Nov 2018 16:10:12 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-69908 Please how can I get the cookbook in Abuja? Thanks ma.

]]> By: Chidi Anegbu https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-48751 Sat, 10 Dec 2016 08:14:56 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-48751 In reply to Ijay.

Lol, you are so right.

]]> By: Ijay https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-48494 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 09:17:11 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-48494 I blend my coconut instead of using grater. Less stress.
Recently, I made coconut rice using the milk, shrimps and a lil spinach. Yummy for me

]]> By: Ijay https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-48493 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 09:10:59 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-48493 In reply to kendra.

Was thinking that way too. I would advise pple test the version of added grated coconut into your coconut rice b4 hosting it with their frnds.
Sum wouldnt like it. I dnt like swallowing d coconut chaff nomata d invention.

]]> By: Michael https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-42972 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 19:18:39 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-42972 Please do you have the description of how to cook afang soup, with periwinkles…. Tasted it here in Lagos for the first time and I was like wooooow!.. If you have that in your cookery book I’m buying asap

]]> By: Esther Edwin https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-42385 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 07:01:36 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-42385 Pls ma,am curious,what is the health benefit of the coconut chaff in the rice? I made mine yesterday nd my hubby loved it.thanks the reciepe.hoping for your reply

]]> By: Chidi Anegbu https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-41920 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 08:26:36 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-41920 In reply to esther.

Mainly for garnishing.

]]> By: esther https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-41793 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 10:56:08 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-41793 The yellow pepper, ‘re nd green . S t for garnishing or s used in cooking the rice

]]> By: Kenny https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-41701 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:58:33 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-41701 Thanks for the recipe. I never thought of using the grated coconut. You are the best!

]]> By: Blessing Richardson https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-41631 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 13:38:52 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-41631 You mean you can also use the grated coconut, I thought is not useful again after taking the water. Pls your reply will be helpful. Thank you.

]]> By: sandra https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-41577 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 20:28:20 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-41577 Welldone Chidi… with your good works..

]]> By: NABA https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-41570 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 16:30:28 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-41570 chy u r da best cook I live here in da Gambia but my friend’s do admire me cooking the Nigerian receipe how can I get da book here may God continue to give u the strength and ability to always deliver up to expectations
thanks

]]> By: vina https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-41559 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 04:58:05 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-41559 Good. Am going to try this.

]]> By: Ayotomiwa https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-41545 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 19:04:38 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-41545 Thanks for the recipe I’ve tried it and is yummy

]]> By: Omobola https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-41544 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 18:55:38 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-41544 Good work chy, is like you are following my mine I just cooked the coconut rice last week but I don’t knw if I get it right by using the milk alone for cooking the rice. Pls get back on this

]]> By: kendra https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-41541 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 18:15:30 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-41541 Chidi I used to like your recipe but sorry you didn’t get this. How can You say you will add the graded coconut. It’s only the milk that you use pls. Tnx

]]> By: Esther https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-41535 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:00:16 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-41535 I’m hosting a group of friends this weekend, I’ve been running over my head on what to serve…. You just gave me a solution! You are the best!

]]> By: Chidi Anegbu https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-32788 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 05:41:36 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-32788 In reply to Judith.

pls call 08035051468, 08157668217 for the cookbooks. Thanks.

]]> By: Chidi Anegbu https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-32785 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 05:29:09 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-32785 In reply to Doris.

Sure you can use just the coconut milk. Originally, that is how it is made, this is a simply variation of the original recipe.

]]> By: Doris https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-32759 Tue, 24 Nov 2015 04:16:06 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-32759 Chidi, can I make the rice with the coconut milk only?

]]> By: Sarah Ante https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-32754 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 18:13:29 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-32754 Chidi thanks for this recipe,am so gonna try it out.piling all ur recipes together for Xmas.keep up the good work girl!

]]> By: rita https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-32751 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 17:36:49 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-32751 I really appreciate all your recipes , I have been getting from you thank you , now I can try new recipes of food. Pls would you sending me preparation on HOW TO MAKE MOI-MOI

]]> By: Mary https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-32744 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 15:32:48 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-32744 hi chy, no oil at all, hope it won’t be look dry. The picture look nice and sumptuous hope it will be eatable, cos i plan to cook it for my birthday next week.

]]> By: David Esther https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-32742 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 14:48:18 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-32742 This is amazing, but can i add carrot or tomatos to this delicious meal to make it look more attractive

]]> By: Judith https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-32741 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 13:56:16 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-32741 hello Chi,
you are really doing a good job.have been an ardent follower of nigerian kitchen and must confess that you are the best.please how can i get your cookbook.am in awka.and please i would like the recipe for preparing akidi.thanks

]]> By: chisom https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-32740 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 11:39:16 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-32740 pls i also need your book were do i get it in the east

]]> By: chisom https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-32739 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 11:38:23 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-32739 nice but i am confused, would i cook the rice and the meat together

]]> By: judy https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-32736 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:07:10 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-32736 Wow! I never new u could use the fibre of the coconut.i bet the rice will really taste crunchy and delicious.thanks for sharing.

]]> By: morah Too https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-32735 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 09:58:38 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-32735 I’m really impressed with ur good work. I will try this. You are a good thinker. Its not just about knowing how to cook good food but also about inventing new methods. Keep it up. Pls I’m in Awka and I need to buy the book. How can I buy it. Thank you.

]]> By: hajiya zaynab https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-32732 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 07:45:10 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-32732 Thanx, have learnt alot with your recipes. I so much like this blog pls do keep it up

]]> By: christy https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-31114 Mon, 20 Jul 2015 12:12:48 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-31114 I’ll give it a try, all the same thanks.

]]> By: Chidi Anegbu https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-31098 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 19:30:27 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-31098 In reply to Ella.

Yes, I needed it the way it is.

]]> By: Ella https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-31095 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 17:34:16 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-31095 Dis is really nice and i’ll surely try it out soon. Jst to confirm,did you add the curry leaves jst like that without chopping them?

]]> By: love https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-31074 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 10:39:49 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-31074 Waoo Thats good Nice work

]]> By: nyzkrafts https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-31061 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 15:52:54 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-31061 Wow! This is lovely. You don’t want to believe that I’ve been salivating about coconut Rice for a long time now but have forgotten the process of making it! Thank you so much for posting this! Now i can finally make it.

]]> By: VICTORIA https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-31060 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 13:49:14 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-31060 waoooooo, this is amazing. am a first timer on dis blog nd am so happy with wat i saw today. am gonna try dis straight away. kisses to the brain behind this blog

]]> By: Toyin https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-31055 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 08:53:13 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-31055 It been great thanks a million.

]]> By: Chidi Anegbu https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-31054 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 06:01:46 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-31054 In reply to princess rita.

Princess, you don’t squeeze out the milk this time around, you add the grated coconut as is, please Click Here for the Ultimate Nigerian Cookbook or call David on 08035051468/08157668217 for more info. thanks.

]]> By: esther https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-31052 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 03:17:30 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-31052 I must confess that was a lovely cocount rice chy, u are a gud cook keep it up.

]]> By: princess rita https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-31051 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 03:13:53 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-31051 Hello chy, thank yu for all d sweet delicious recipes. I love dis blog so much. I have a question to ask, on dis paarticular coconut rice will I extract d coconut milk or add d grated coconut like dat? Also where can I get a copy of your the ultimate nigeria cook book? Thx yu

]]> By: Chidi Anegbu https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-31049 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:38:50 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-31049 In reply to Ify.

The coconut juice is not used for this recipe, you can drink it, it is one of the most nutritious and natural juice known to man.

]]> By: Ify https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-31048 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:36:49 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-31048 What do I do with the water inside the coccnut, Am I supposed to add it? I mean the coconut juice.

]]> By: Ola https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-31047 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:35:38 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-31047 Thanks, I tried the other style you made with tomato and it turned out perfectly, I am going to try this and get back to you. Thanks once again.

]]> By: Elonna https://allnigerianfoods.com/better-coconut-rice/#comment-31046 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:33:49 +0000 http://allnigerianfoods.com/?page_id=10155#comment-31046 Knowing all these recipes is really nice, I am male, 29 and unmarried. I have been following your blog for a very long time and I learned so much already. I even cook better than my girlfriend now. haha.

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