Bhagi Callaloo Okro Rice - The Ultimate Caribbean Comfort Food

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: peas

Green beans provide a similar texture and flavor.

Season 1 pound of chicken with green seasoning, bandania, all-purpose seasoning, fresh grated ginger, all spice powder, salt, onion, and garlic paste. Marinate for 1 to 2 hours.

In a pan, heat 3 tbsp of oil and sauté chopped onions and grated garlic to build flavors.

Add the marinated chicken to the pan and mix well.

Add chopped Jamaican kalalo (baji) to the pan and sauté.

Cover and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the chicken to release juices and the kalalo to soften.

Add sliced okra, carrots, and pumpkins to the mixture and mix well.

Add more oil, all-purpose seasoning, a Maggi cube, and parsley to the pan.

Add washed rice to the pan, then pour in coconut milk until it covers the rice by about 1.5 inches.

Add cajan seasoning, chopped celery, a dash of ketchup, and butter. Season with salt and optional black pepper.

Stir the mixture and cover the pan. Cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

If the rice is still wet, cover and simmer for another 10 minutes until desired texture is achieved.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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