Callaloo Rice with Pigtail | @SpiceIslandCooking473

smoked pigtail

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option while still adding flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk is more affordable and offers creaminess.

Remove the pigtail from packaging and wash it several times.

Soak the pigtail in water with vinegar for at least 2 hours to reduce saltiness.

In a pressure pot, add water to cover the pigtail and bring it to a boil.

Once boiling, seal the pressure pot and allow it to cook under pressure.

Prepare seasonings by chopping garlic, onion, pimento peppers, green onions, and thyme.

Check on the pigtail after cooking; it should be tender and salty water should be discarded.

Add oil to the pot and sauté the chopped seasonings until fragrant.

Add the cooked pigtail to the pot and mix well with the seasonings, sautéing for a few minutes.

Add the callaloo to the pot and allow it to simmer without adding water initially.

After simmering, add a small amount of water and allow it to boil.

Add coconut milk (using half a pack) and mix well.

Add the brown rice directly to the pot without washing it first.

Add more water as needed and bring to a boil.

Seal the pressure pot again and pressure cook for 12 minutes.

After cooking, let the pressure release naturally and check the rice.

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