How to make Ackee & Saltfish Seasoned Rice! | Deddy's Kitchen

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Bulgur wheat is a cost-effective grain option.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive than coconut oil.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: green chili

Green chili provides heat at a lower cost.

Turn on the pot to maximum heat.

Add 2.5 tablespoons of coconut oil to the pot and melt it on medium heat.

Add diced carrots, bell peppers, pumpkin, red onions, green onions, garlic, and Scotch bonnet peppers to the melted coconut oil.

Allow the vegetables to simmer to release their flavors before adding other ingredients.

Add garlic powder, all-purpose seasoning, and pimento seeds to the pot, starting with a teaspoon of each.

Add the previously boiled saltfish to the pot, which has been cooked twice to reduce saltiness.

Add coconut milk to the pot, noting that it won't be enough to cook the rice, so additional water will be needed.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of butter to the pot.

Add more water from the kettle, ensuring the water level is about one inch above the rice when added.

Let the mixture boil for about 10 minutes before adding the rice.

Add the long grain brown rice to the pot and ensure it is submerged under the water, creating a small mountain of rice if necessary.

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