Coconut Minced Beef Rice

• 1/4 cup of canola oil
• 500g minced beef
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• １teaspoon cameroon pepper
• 2 tins coconut milk
• 2 large dried catfish, washed and shredded
• 2 cups of rice

• 2 medium-sized Irish potatoes, chopped
• 3 large carrots, chopped
• Kosher salt (pinch)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• Bouillon cubes (chicken knor cubes)

• In a rice cooker or pot, season the washed rice with turmeric, cameroon pepper, coconut milk, garlic powder, and knor cubes. Simmer until rice is a bit soft (not too soft) and the liquid completely dry.
• Heat up 2 teaspoons of oil  over medium-high heat. Season the minced beef  with black pepper, salt and ½ knor cube.
• Add the potatoes to the minced beef and cook, stirring, until cooked, 5 to 10 minutes. When ready, set aside.
• Heat the remaining oil over medium- high heat. Add 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds, onion and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for about 3 to 5 mins.
• Add the minced beef, shredded dried catfish, and knor cubes. Allow to fry for 7 - 10 minutes stirring continuously.
• Transfer the cooked rice to the minced beef sauce and combine.
• Toss in the chopped carrots, stir and turn off the gas stove after 3 minutes.

Enjoy!!