Best 18 Jamaican Rice Recipes

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Jamaican rice is a savory dish that is bursting with flavor. This classic Jamaican dish is known for its vibrant colors, tender textures, and the distinctive aroma of its spices. The main ingredients typically include fragrant rice, such as basmati or jasmine, aromatic herbs, a variety of vegetables, and an assortment of jerk-spiced meats. Jamaican rice is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish, and it is commonly served with stewed meats, curries, or fried plantains. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to impress your guests, Jamaican rice is sure to satisfy your cravings for something flavorful and exotic.

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JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS



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This quick one-pot version of Jamaican rice and peas opts for kidney beans, with a kick from Scotch bonnet peppers and red pepper flakes.

Provided by In the Kitchen with Iesha

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 green onions, chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
1 (28 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
2 cups chicken stock
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse rice in a fine strainer.
  • Heat oil in a large 5-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, green onions, and thyme; cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the rice, kidney beans, stock, coconut milk, Scotch bonnet pepper, salt, sugar, black pepper, red pepper flakes, allspice, and cayenne pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, uncovered. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.1 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 1385.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
3 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans and garlic in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the beans are tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. When the beans are tender, stir in the coconut milk, green onions, Scotch bonnet, and thyme, and increase the heat to a boil. Stir in the rice, add some salt and pepper, cover the pot, and cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. Transfer to a large serving bowl, taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed, and garnish with sliced green onions.

JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS



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The peas in this aren't really peas at all, but red beans. It is customary in the Caribbean to refer to beans as "peas". This recipe uses coconut cream, but the flavor is mild and not overpowering--just enough to give a hint of island flavor. The scotch bonnet is not as fiery as you'd think as well, since it is added whole and not cut (to expose the seeds and membranes). If you want it hot, you can cut it open, but the dish has a mild flavor of chile overall. Great serving ideas for this recipe would include jerk chicken, calalou, conch chowder, beef patties, or curry. For dessert, I have served this with Caribbean Lime Mousse (recipe posted here).

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 2h1m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces small dried red beans or 8 ounces red kidney beans
1 quart water
16 ounces chicken stock or 16 ounces water
1/2 cup coconut cream
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 scallions, finely chopped
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
2 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 scotch bonnet pepper (left whole)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 1/4 cups uncooked long grain rice

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans and place in a stockpot.
  • Cover with several inches of water and soak overnight,-or- bring to a boil, boil gently for 3 minutes, then remove from heat, cover, and allow to sit undisturbed for 1 hour.
  • Drain and rinse beans.
  • Bring to a boil with chicken stock, water, and coconut cream.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2-2 hours or until beans are tender and creamy.
  • Add the thyme, allspice, scallion, onion, garlic, scotch bonnet, brown sugar, uncooked rice, salt and pepper.
  • Check the level of liquid over the rice and make sure there is at least one inch of liquid (if not, you may add water or broth to cover).
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Serve hot as a side dish, with Jamaican hot sauce as a condiment, if desired.
  • For Vegetarian use water not the chicken broth or stock.

SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS



Slow Cooker Chipotle-Lime Chicken Thighs Jamaican Rice and Peas image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup sliced onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
4 pounds skinless chicken thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce with 1 teaspoon sauce from can
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges, for garnish
2 cups instant white rice
One 14-ounce can coconut milk
1 cup water
One 15-ounce can red beans, drained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/4 cup chopped scallions
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Arrange onion, celery and carrots in bottom of slow cooker. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and arrange over vegetables.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, lime juice, chipotle chiles with sauce, and garlic. Pour mixture over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Serve half of the thighs with this meal (topped with diced avocado and cilantro and garnished with lime wedges) and reserve remaining thighs for another meal.
  • For the rice: In a medium saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, beans, thyme, and lime zest. Set pan over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Fold in scallions and season to taste with salt and pepper.

QUICK AND EASY JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS



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Categories     Bean

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

I cup good quality white rice
2 tins of red kidney beans
1 tin of coconut milk
1 small red onion, chopped
1 tsps. salt
1 tsp. pepper
thyme (1 strand)
scotch bonnet pepper, or jalpeno pepper

Steps:

  • - Start to cook rice - In a saucepan, saute onion with one tablespoon butter - add to rice - When rice has reached a boil and on simmer, add the beans, coconut milk, salt and pepper and let simmer for duration of cooking - Add thyme to the pot in last five minutes of cooking - add scotch bonnet pepper or jalapeno pepper at the same time - When rice has cooked, take off burner and let cool, take out thyme and peppers before serving! Great with chicken dishes, fish dishes, or a new dish to add to your Thanksgiving and Christmas table...

JAMAICAN BEANS AND RICE DISH



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Kidney beans are simmered in coconut milk and then cooked with rice, chile pepper and herbs.

Provided by sal

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ¼ cups dry kidney beans
1 cup coconut milk
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 teaspoon minced garlic
⅛ cup chopped green onions
1 hot red chile pepper, sliced
2 ¼ cups uncooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Combine beans and coconut milk in a large saucepan; cook for 2 hours on low heat.
  • Stir in thyme, garlic, onions and 3 slices chile pepper; simmer for 7 minutes. Stir in rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.3 calories, Carbohydrate 67.5 g, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 12.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

JAMAICAN RICE



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Authentic Jamaican rice. This adds a sweet, vegetarian complement to spicy dishes!

Provided by nostatic

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ large onion, sliced
½ red apple, cored and sliced
1 pinch curry powder
1 cup water
⅔ cup brown rice
1 teaspoon dark molasses or treacle
1 small banana, sliced
1 tablespoon unsweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and red apple; cook and stir until onion is transparent. Season with curry powder, and stir in the water. Add the rice and molasses, cover, and cook over low heat until the rice is tender, and water has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix in the banana, then sprinkle the coconut on top. Heat through for a moment over low heat before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.3 calories, Carbohydrate 71.6 g, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 11.1 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS AND JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS



SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS AND JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup sliced onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
4 pounds skinless chicken thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce with 1 teaspoon sauce from can
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges, for garnish
Rice & Peas:
2 cups instant white rice
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
1 cup water
1 (15-ounce) can red beans, drained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/4 cup chopped scallions
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange onion, celery and carrots in bottom of slow cooker. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and arrange over vegetables. In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, lime juice, chipotle chiles with sauce, and garlic. Pour mixture over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Serve half of the thighs with this meal (topped with diced avocado and cilantro and garnished with lime wedges) and reserve remaining thighs for another meal. Rice & Peas: In a medium saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, beans, thyme, and lime zest. Set pan over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Fold in scallions and season to taste with salt and pepper.

JAMAICAN SPIKED CHICKEN AND RICE



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Rum-spiked chicken in tasty sauce atop a bed of rice. Topped with banana slices. This is my favorite dish to prepare because you get to set the chicken on fire.

Provided by IIJUAN12

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 cup water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup butter
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 fluid ounces dark rum
1 (6 ounce) can broiled-in-butter-style sliced mushrooms
2 ½ tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 small banana, sliced

Steps:

  • In a pot, bring the rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Heat the oil and melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in skillet, and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until juices run clear.
  • Pour rum over chicken. With a long match, carefully light the rum on fire. When flames subside, mix the mushrooms, bouillon granules, garlic powder, pepper, and coconut milk into the skillet. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, until heated through.
  • Serve chicken and mushroom mixture over cooked rice. Top with banana slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 915.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 113.3 mg, Fat 61.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 37.9 g, Sodium 1322.2 mg, Sugar 6 g

QUICK JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS



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This recipe is from Jamaicans.com. It uses a slow cooker, which I think is great. There is, however, a problem with one of the ingredients. It calls for pigeon peas in coconut milk. I've never seen that here. Although I haven't made this recipe, I think you could use regular canned pigeon peas and replace about 1/2 cup of the water with coconut milk. Perhaps add a little extra coconut milk for the juice that would have been in the peas. Time is just a guesstimate.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups Uncle Ben's converted brand rice
3 sprigs thyme
2 garlic cloves
2 scallions
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pigeon peas (with coconut milk like Ocho Rio brand, red peas ok)
3 1/2 cups water (Or use the required amount for the rice cooker)
1 scotch bonnet pepper (left whole)

Steps:

  • Pour the rice in the rice cooker.
  • Combine the water, green pigeon peas with coconut milk, salt, pepper, thyme, garlic and scallions. Pour over the rice. Rice should be completely covered with water, and at least an inch above it if this recipe is like others I have cooked.
  • Place Scotch bonnet in the pot (Do not cut it up if you don't want a lot of heat.) Turn on the rice cooker. Serve when finished. Don't keep the rice cooker on warm as it will burn the bottom of the rice.

JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS



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Provided by Lezlene Brown

Categories     Blender     Bean     Rice     Side     Vegetarian     Coconut     Hot Pepper     Vegan     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 to 12 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dried red kidney beans (6 1/2 ounces)
4 cups water
1 coconut
2 cups boiling-hot water
5 teaspoons kosher salt
2 scallions, trimmed and left whole
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 whole green Scotch bonnet or habanero chile
5 cups water
4 cups long-grain rice (not converted)

Steps:

  • Simmer kidney beans in 4 cups water in a 5-quart saucepan, covered, until beans are almost tender, about 1 1/4 hours (do not drain).
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Pierce 2 softest eyes of coconut with a metal skewer or small screwdriver and drain liquid. Bake coconut on middle of oven 15 minutes. With a hammer or back of a heavy cleaver, break shell and remove flesh, levering it out carefully with screwdriver or point of a strong knife. Remove brown membrane with a sharp paring knife or vegetable peeler, then cut coconut into small pieces.
  • Purée coconut with hot water in a blender and transfer to a bowl (use caution when blending hot liquids). Cool purée to lukewarm and pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on solids. Working over same bowl, squeeze small handfulls of solids to extract as much additional milk as possible. Add water if necessary to total 2 cups liquid.
  • Stir coconut milk into almost-tender beans along with salt, scallions, thyme, and chile, then simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
  • Add 5 cups water and bring to a boil. Stir in rice and return to a boil, then cover. Reduce heat to low and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Discard scallions, thyme, and chile.

JAMAICAN STYLE PEAS AND RICE (RED BEANS AND RICE)



Jamaican Style Peas and Rice (Red Beans and Rice) image

I love this recipe! My first time making red beans and rice in 2003 and it was perfect! I've never used the pepper and I also used extra seasonings like garlic powder etc. I use the canned beans because dried beans take so long to cook!! My kids can't wait that long! :-) This is great with a stew or a curry, like chicken or goat. Whenever I bought a stew or a curry from the Jamaican restaurants back home, they automatically came with this rice. If you eat it on it's own, it may seem a bit plain.

Provided by byZula

Categories     Rice

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups dried red kidney beans
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 cups water
salt, to taste
2 cups coconut milk
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 small onion, minced (optional)
1 scallion, chopped
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 fresh hot pepper
2 cups uncooked rice

Steps:

  • Combine the kidney beans, garlic, water and salt to taste in a saucepan. Cook, covered over medium heat until tender, about 2 hours.
  • Add the coconut milk, pepper to taste, scallion, onion, thyme and whole fresh pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, remove the hot pepper. Then add the rice and stir.
  • Return to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until all the liquids have been absorbed. Serve hot as a side dish.
  • * Can use 16-oz. can cooked beans instead. Drain and combine with water and other ingredients except rice. Boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add rice, boil, reduce heat and cook about 20 minutes or until liquids are absorbed.

INSTANT POT® JAMAICAN RICE AND BEANS



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A traditional Jamaican chicken and rice recipe, tweaked to be made in the Instant Pot®. Delicious comfort food!

Provided by Cybergy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 52m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cooking onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 ½ cups long-grain rice
1 (8 ounce) can corn, or to taste
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon Scotch bonnet hot sauce, or to taste
2 teaspoons ground thyme
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil. Saute chicken, onion, and garlic until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes; do not brown garlic.
  • Add broth, black beans, rice, corn, coconut milk, hot sauce, thyme, black pepper, brown sugar, and allspice and stir well. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and close vent. Set timer for 15 minutes. Allow about 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.4 calories, Carbohydrate 63.9 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1512.7 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

AUTHENTIC JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS



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Make and share this Authentic Jamaican Rice and Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Razzlledazzlle

Categories     Healthy

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight
2 cups long-grain white rice
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 scallions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon thyme
salt, black, and hot pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Boil the beans, garlic and salt until the beans are tender. Save three cups of the liquid.
  • Place the beans and the three cups liquid to the pot along with the reaming ingredients.
  • When it comes to a boil, add in the rice. Let it boil for 20 minutes and simmer when all the water has dissolved.
  • Stir it with wooden spoon.

JAMAICAN RICE WITH "PEAS"



Jamaican Rice With

I found this recipe in a book in the library and it instantly appealed to me because of its unusual exotic flavour (coconut and chili). There is a little story behind its name: In Jamaica they say peas when they mean beans and therefore this dish is called rice with peas even though there are none in it.

Provided by Lalaloula

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

400 g long grain rice
800 ml coconut milk
500 g kidney beans
2 teaspoons chopped thyme
4 garlic cloves (squashed)
2 scallions (sliced)
1 small red chile

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a big pot (cast-iron would be best). Add water until up to 2.5 cm above the rice.
  • Bring to a boil slowly, using medium heat. Reduce to low heat and simmer for approximately 25 minutes until the rice is soft and has absorbed the liquid.
  • Remove the chili and spice the rice with thyme, pepper and salt.
  • Enjoy!

SWEET JAMAICAN RICE



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Make and share this Sweet Jamaican Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Rice

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups hot cooked rice
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
2 tablespoons hot mango chutney
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a big skillet; cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until heated through.

JAMAICAN GRITS RICE COOKER OPTIONAL



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zwt 9 caribbean i made this in rice cooker ,all the way, turned out great.will post how i did it its not as pretty but tastes good

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces hominy
2 cups water
1/2 cup grits
1 cup cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 ounces pimientos

Steps:

  • drain liquid out of hominy into measuring cup fill the rest with water until it measures 2 cups.( add hominy and water to rice cooker).
  • add grits to water in saucepan (add to rice cooker start).
  • bring to a boil.
  • cook.
  • when done add pimento juice and all spices.( when done add to cooked grits allow to be on warm until cheese melts.
  • and 1/2 cup cheese stir.
  • add hominy.
  • pour in buttered casserole.
  • top with rest of cheese.
  • bake350 for 25 minutes.

JAMAICAN ME CRAZY RICE (SALLYE)



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Good served with almost any kind of seafood. Try my Pecan Crusted Trout recipe which appears in the recipes section.

Provided by sallye bates

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 c basmati rice
2 c chopped celery
1 small chopped onion
2 clove garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 c water
1/2 c golden raisins (regular are ok, too)
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 c chopped pecans
1/2 c diced apple

Steps:

  • 1. Saute the celery, onion and garlic in olive oil in heavy skillet on medium heat until tender. Add water, raisins, bouillon cubes, brown sugar, curry powder, salt, pepper and cinnamon to water and mix well. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in the rice and reduce heat
  • 2. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat; let stand for 10 minutes Stir in the pecans and apples and fluff up
  • 3. May be garnished with additional pecans and raisins.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality rice: Long-grain rice, such as Basmati or Jasmine, is best for Jamaican rice. These rices have a distinct flavor and texture that pair well with the other ingredients in the dish.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly: This removes the starch from the rice, which helps to prevent it from sticking together and becoming mushy.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from burning.
  • Add the right amount of liquid: The general rule of thumb is 1 cup of rice to 1 3/4 cups of liquid. However, you may need to adjust this ratio depending on the type of rice you are using and the desired consistency of the rice.
  • Bring the rice to a boil, then reduce the heat: This will help to prevent the rice from boiling over and becoming mushy.
  • Cover the pot and simmer the rice: Simmer the rice for 15-20 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
  • Let the rice rest before serving: This will help the rice to absorb any remaining liquid and to develop a more flavorful crust.

Conclusion:

Jamaican rice is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect Jamaican rice every time.

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