How To Make Jamaican Seasoned Rice With Ackee

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.

Cut coconut into small pieces and blend to extract juice.

Strain the blended coconut to get the coconut milk.

Boil the coconut milk until it produces oil on the top, indicated by custard forming.

Boil frozen ackee in water until tender, checking periodically to avoid overcooking.

Chop scallions, onion, and thyme for seasoning.

Add the chopped seasoning to the boiling coconut milk along with crushed pimento seeds and stir.

Check the coconut milk to ensure oil is forming on top and flavors are combining.

Once the ackee is tender, drain the water and set aside.

Pour the cooked ackee into the pot with the coconut milk.

Wash the rice and add it to the pot, stirring to combine everything.

Add salt to taste if desired, or leave it as is for natural flavor.

Cover and steam the rice on low flame until fork tender, checking for doneness.

If the rice is not fully dry, cover and steam for an additional 5 minutes.

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