Jamaican Rice

Authentic Jamaican rice. This adds a sweet, vegetarian complement to spicy dishes!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 398 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pinch curry powder
• 1 small banana, sliced
• ½ large onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened flaked coconut
• ⅔ cup brown rice
• ½ red apple, cored and sliced
• 1 teaspoon dark molasses or treacle

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and red apple; cook and stir until onion is transparent. Season with curry powder, and stir in the water. Add the rice and molasses, cover, and cook over low heat until the rice is tender, and water has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Mix in the banana, then sprinkle the coconut on top. Heat through for a moment over low heat before serving.