MY MOM COOKED US A TRADITIONAL JAMAICAN🇯🇲SUNDAY DINNER ON HER FIRST DAY OF MIGRATING TO CANADA🇨🇦

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey offers leaner meat while chicken thighs are more affordable.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while white rice is budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with lower intensity, while banana peppers are milder.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak peas overnight in water, then drain.

Combine soaked peas and fresh water in a pot, and cook until tender.

In a separate pot, heat oil over medium heat and sauté garlic, ginger, and onions until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in thyme, scallions, allspice, and black pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Add the cooked peas and rice to the chicken, then pour in enough water to cover.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked, about 20 minutes.

In another pan, sauté carrots, bell peppers, and pimento seeds until tender, about 5 minutes.

Serve the chicken and rice alongside the sautéed vegetables, garnished with lime wedges.

Add sliced scotch bonnet pepper for extra heat, if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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