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Jamaican Pumpkin Rice is a delicious and healthy alternative to plain rice and helps add colour, nutrients and taste to your meal. It is a very easy Jamaican recipe, which uses up small bits of veg and cooks in under 1/2 an hour. It appeals to everyone, but Vegetarians and Vegans will appreciate the addition of some pumpkin to this otherwise staple...
a large pot (saucepan) for the ricea sharp knife and chopping boarda measuring cupa sieve / strainer3 Cups of preferably Basmati Rice, but long or short grain will do6 Cups of water1/2 tsp of Salt1 tbsp of Butter / MargarineMeasure out the rice and place into a strainer. Thoroughly wash the rice and add to the pot (saucepan)Add 6 cups of water to the pot, do not fill the measuring cup right up to the brim (a little less water is better than too much when cooking rice! *see Top Tip below)Add the pumpkin, onion, garlic, butter, salt, stock cube / pumpkin soup powderStir with a fork (do NOT use a spoon)Jamaican Pumpkin Rice can be eaten on it’s own if you want! Or it can be served with one of these delicious Jamaican recipes that I have shared on this site: Ackee and Saltfish Steamed Callaloo Brown Stew Fish Escovitch Fried Fish Red Herring Fried Plantain
If you do have any Jamaican Pumpkin Rice left over, wait for it to cool down and store in the fridge in a sealable container. To reheat, either place in a microwave oven for a few minutes on high. Or if you prefer to use the hob, add the rice to a pot (saucepan) and turn on a medium heat, as the pan gets hot (and before the rice starts burning) add...
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Jamaican pumpkin rice is one of my favourites, especially when the pumpkin is really sweet. This dish is a must try. The pumpkin adds a bit more zest to that same old plain boiled white rice. It adds both a nice colour and flavour to the rice. You have to try the recipe.
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Sep 18, 2023 · 1. Sauté onions and garlic. Heat oil in the bottom of a pot over medium heat and add the onions. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and then add the garlic for 1 minute. 2.
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Sep 1, 2023 · Grilled Chicken: For a protein-packed meal, consider serving this rice alongside grilled chicken or tofu marinated in garlic and herbs. Curries and Stews: The creamy texture and rich flavor of pumpkin rice make it an excellent side dish for a variety of curries and stews.
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Nov 2, 2022 · Pumpkin Rice is a savory Jamaican-inspired rice dish made with real pumpkin and coconut milk. Serve it with almost any main dish for a fall-inspired side dish. Everyone loves this creamy and satisfying recipe that is plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
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Jul 20, 2023 · Learn how to make this flavoursome Jamaican pumpkin rice. It's so easy to make, delicious and such a perfect way to jazz up a savoury side dish. Pumpkin rice is one of those must try side dishes, it is very simple to make and tastes amazing.
