All-in-one Jamaican seasoned rice with ackee chicken

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

saltfish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a more affordable protein option.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak saltfish in water overnight to remove excess salt.

Boil the soaked saltfish in fresh water for 10-15 minutes until tender.

Drain and flake the saltfish, removing any bones.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they begin to break down, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in the flaked saltfish, thyme, and black pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes.

Add rice to the pot and stir to coat with the vegetable mixture.

Pour in coconut milk and enough water to cover the rice by about an inch.

Add pimento seeds and carrots, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

In a separate pan, sauté ackee gently for 3-4 minutes until heated through.

Combine ackee with the rice mixture, stirring gently to avoid mashing the ackee.

Serve warm, garnished with chopped scallions.

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