Best 7 Caribbean Rice In Rice Cooker Recipes

Rice is a staple in Caribbean cuisine, and there are many different ways to cook it. Caribbean rice in a rice cooker is an easy and convenient way to make fluffy and flavorful rice. With just a few simple ingredients and a few steps, you can create a delicious Caribbean rice dish that will be the perfect accompaniment to your favorite Caribbean meals. Whether you prefer a traditional Jamaican rice and peas dish, or a more modern take on Caribbean rice, there is sure to be a recipe that suits your taste.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CARIBBEAN RICE AND BEANS

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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and diced (while handling, protect your hands and eyes, and avoid breathing fumes)
2 (16-ounce) cans black beans (or your choice of beans), rinsed clean
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 cup dry rice
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Hot sauce, to taste (recommended: Tabasco)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large skillet. Gently saute onions, garlic and hot peppers, then add beans and vinegar and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the rice to the beans, then stir in stock, reduce heat, and simmer until rice is cooked, about 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in parsley, chives, hot sauce, salt, and pepper and serve.

CARIBBEAN RICE IN RICE COOKER

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i had something similar at rain forest cafe im using brown rice instead to make vegetarian add veggie stock

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories Brown Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup brown rice
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon cilantro
1/2 cup corn
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup bell pepper, diced

Steps:

into rice cooker put everything but corn.
last 5 minutes add corn.

RICE COOKER CARIBBEAN RICE & PEAS

Rice Cooker Caribbean Rice & Peas image

Provided by Chef Mireille

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup pigeon peas (soaked overnight (sometimes red kidney beans are also used))
2 cloves garlic
a few sprigs of thyme
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 cups water
3 cups rice
3 cloves
1/2 Scotch Bonnet pepper
salt (to taste)

Steps:

Place pigeon peas, garlic, and thyme in a saucepan. Cover with water.
Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
Cook until peas are tender; about 1 hour.
Drain and discard garlic and thyme.
Place peas in the rice cooker along with all of the other ingredients.
When the button pops up, toss to combine.
This is usually served with any non-curry like Stewed Chicken, Escovitch Fish or Fried Fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 8 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CARIBBEAN COCONUT RICE

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This fragrant coconut rice pilaf goes especially well with Indian, Asian, and Caribbean entrées. It's so good and so simple, though, you'll probably find yourself making it often to accompany weeknight meals.

Provided by JenniH76

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
¾ cup water
¾ cup light coconut milk
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon grated lime zest
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted

Steps:

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and cinnamon stick, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in rice, and sauté until rice grains are opaque, about 2 minutes. Add water, coconut milk, sugar, salt, lime zest, and white pepper and bring to a simmer. Stir once, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Fluff rice with a fork, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with toasted coconut, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 248.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

CARIBBEAN RICE RECIPE BY TASTY

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Here's what you need: pork shoulder, chorizo, sour orange, garlic, fresh cilantro, red onion, red pepper, rice, black beans, black pepper, salt, water, coconut milk

Provided by Cesar Navarrete

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

½ lb pork shoulder, diced
7 oz chorizo, sliced
1 sour orange, juiced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro
½ cup red onion, chopped
½ cup red pepper, chopped
2 cups rice, pre-cooked
1 ½ cups black beans, boiled
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups water, used to boiled beans
1 can coconut milk

Steps:

In a large pan, cook the pork, chorizo, and orange juice. Remove from the pan, leaving the grease behind.
Take the remaining grease and mix it with garlic, cilantro, onion, and pepper and have it cook for 5 minutes at medium heat.
Add the pork and chorizo to the mixture, then add the rice and beans.
Add the salt and pepper to the mix and the water from the beans. Let it cook for 15 minutes until the rice is cooked, adding water if needed.
Add the can of coconut milk and stir everything for 5 more minutes.
Serve and eat up!!!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 4 grams

CARIBBEAN RICE 'N' SHRIMP

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This tasty meal-in-one is flavorful and hearty. The shrimp, asparagus and tomato combine to create a colorful and lightly spicy dish. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) Caribbean rice mix
6 cups water
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium tomato, chopped

Steps:

Prepare rice mix according to package directions, omitting chicken. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain. Add asparagus, shrimp and tomato to rice; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 183mg cholesterol, Sodium 1278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CARIBBEAN RICE IN A RICE COOKER

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This side or a vegetarian main is loaded with flavor and texture. I made this in a rice cooker if you Add more water will increase the cooking time and produce softer rice; reducing the amount of water will produce firmer rice. But once you've found the ratio that's right for you, it'll be very easy to have perfect rice your way. Yes you can make stove top as well. Be sure not to remove the lid till done cooking.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup white rice, rinsed
1 teaspoon ground jamaican jerk spice, Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
1/4 cup cilantro or 1/4 cup parsley
1 sprig thyme, stem discarded
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 scallions, sliced
3/4 cup finely diced sweet potato
1/3 cup toasted coconut
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup diced red pepper
1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth, to cover rice
lime slice

Steps:

Put aside 1 tablespoon scallions and 1 teaspoon coconut for garnish.
Place all the rest ingredients in rice cooker. Pour broth 3/4 inch above the level of the rice.
Press the cook button.
When done fluff with fork place in a serving dish and top with reserved coconut and scallions place lime along side for garnish and use as wanted.

Tips:

Use high-quality long-grain rice. This will help ensure that the rice is fluffy and separate.
Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any starch that can make the rice sticky.
Use the proper amount of water. The general rule is 1 cup of water for every cup of rice.
Add salt to the water before cooking. This will help flavor the rice.
Bring the water and rice to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and all of the water has been absorbed.
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork before serving.
Add your favorite seasonings and ingredients to the rice before serving. This could include things like cilantro, onions, tomatoes, peppers, or beans.

Conclusion:

Cooking Caribbean rice in a rice cooker is a great way to make a delicious and flavorful side dish. By following these tips, you can make perfect Caribbean rice every time.

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