For the pilau, soak the rice in a large bowl of cold water. For the salted cucumber, put the cucumber, onion and salt into a bowl. Give it a stir and set aside.

Stir in the garlic and spices for another minute. Stir in the rice, followed by the coconut milk and 200ml/7fl oz water. Crumble in the stock cube and bring the liquid to a simmer.

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