Jamaican Seasoned Rice Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while adding a nutty flavor.

ackee

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: canned mixed vegetables

Canned mixed vegetables provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

Heat oil in a pot.

Sauté chopped bacon until fairly crisp, not dry.

Push bacon aside and add chopped onion and red and green peppers.

Sauté for about a minute until the onion becomes transparent.

Add salt and black pepper to the mixture.

Combine the bacon with the sautéed vegetables.

Add chopped pumpkin and cabbage, cover with a lid, and sweat down for a minute.

Add boneless skinless codfish that has been soaked in cold water overnight and cut into chunks.

Rinse and drain the rice before adding it to the pot.

Add enough water to just cover the rice and vegetables, avoiding mushiness.

Cover the pot with a lid and steam on low heat for 20-30 minutes, checking occasionally.

After 20 minutes, check the rice; if not fully cooked, steam for another 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice by turning it over to ensure even cooking.

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