Ackee Seasoned Rice

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add coconut oil to a pot.
  2. 2Add scallion, thyme, allspice, and pepper to the pot.
  3. 3Add diced pumpkin to the pot.
  4. 4Stir the ingredients in the pot to cook them evenly.
  5. 5Add boiled and deboned salt fish to the pot.
  6. 6Sauté all ingredients for a couple of minutes to release flavors and aroma.
  7. 7Pour coconut milk into the pot.
  8. 8Add one cup of water and flavored soup mix to the pot.
  9. 9Cover the pot and let it simmer for a few minutes.
  10. 10Wash the rice.
  11. 11Check the texture of the pumpkin to ensure it is fork-tender.
  12. 12Add the washed rice to the pot.
  13. 13Add ackee (from a can) to the pot.
  14. 14Gently incorporate all ingredients in the pot.
  15. 15Add half a stick of butter to the pot.
  16. 16Cover the pot and allow it to steam for a few minutes.
  17. 17Turn the stove to low heat to prevent burning.
  18. 18When the water has reduced, lightly fluff the rice.
  19. 19Cover the pot again and let it steam for a little bit more.
  20. 20Serve the Ackee Seasoned Rice with Brown Stew Chicken and plantains or any side of your choice.

Ingredients

  • coconut oil
  • scallion
  • thyme
  • allspice
  • pepper
  • diced pumpkin
  • salt fish
  • coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • flavored soup mix
  • rice
  • ackee
  • 0.5 stick butter

Equipment

potstovespoon

Tips

  • Ensure pumpkin is diced uniformly for even cooking.
  • Add ackee from a can at a later stage as it is not as firm.