Moksi alesi (mixed rice)

Instructions

1. Desalt the salted fish for 12 hours in cold water, changing the water several times, then shred it, removing the bones.
2. Rinse the rice under clear water until the water runs clear.
3. In a casserole dish, sauté the onion, garlic and whole chilli in the oil for 5 minutes, then add the shredded fish and brown it for 3 minutes.
4. Add the rice, thyme, turmeric and cooked beans, and stir for 2 minutes to coat the grains.
5. Pour in the boiling water, cover and cook over very low heat for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
6. Remove the chilli and thyme, fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.