Jamaican Rice

Name: Jamaican Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; ½ large onion, sliced; ½ red apple, cored and sliced; 1 pinch curry powder; 1 cup water; ⅔ cup brown rice; 1 teaspoon dark molasses or treacle; 1 small banana, sliced; 1 tablespoon unsweetened flaked coconut

Rating: 4.04 stars

46 Ratings
35 Reviews
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Authentic Jamaican rice. This adds a sweet, vegetarian complement to spicy dishes!

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 2 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

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

Directions

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.

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Step 2

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

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

398.3 calories; 6.1 g protein; 71.6 g carbohydrates; 0 mg cholesterol; 11.1 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (35)

Most helpful positive review

Chef Russ

07/10/2007

This was a great dish to go along with Jamaican Jerked Chicken. I used 1/2 coconut milk and 1/2 water to cook the rice. Just perfect taste to go along with the spicyness of the main dish. Read More

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(21)

Most helpful critical review

Catherine Garretson-Bilnoski

08/06/2007

I served this at a large party and everyone either loved or hated it. it was pretty much split 50-50 Read More

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(4)

46 Ratings

5 star values: 19
4 star values: 18
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 4
1 star values: 2

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Chef Russ

07/10/2007

This was a great dish to go along with Jamaican Jerked Chicken. I used 1/2 coconut milk and 1/2 water to cook the rice. Just perfect taste to go along with the spicyness of the main dish. Read More

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(21)

Chef Russ

07/10/2007

This was a great dish to go along with Jamaican Jerked Chicken. I used 1/2 coconut milk and 1/2 water to cook the rice. Just perfect taste to go along with the spicyness of the main dish. Read More

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(21)

ehjudah

07/07/2007

mmmm definitely briliiant. would keep this recipe. I used shrimp in mine and also added a dab of salt and pepper. like other reviewers it is definitely a different taste but real good. Other modifications; i used basmati rice and steamed the rice first till done. Then stir fried the cooked rice with the other ingredients. I also used coconut milk in part to cook the rice. Read More

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krispixVT

02/06/2008

I was very suprised that I liked this! I only made it to go with the Jamaican beef patties and I had all the ingredients on hand but it was actually pretty tastey. I wouldn't want it everyday and I was scared of eating any leftovers because of the banana but it was definitely a good side for the Jamaican themed dinner. Read More

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(12)

witchywoman

09/27/2010

I was quite pleasantly suprised by this recipe. My first thought was GROSS but then I read the reviews and pretty much on the whole they were saying that this was a perfect compliment to a Jamaican Jerk recipe. So I thought I would give it whirl. I'm really glad that I did...and it was a perfect compliment to Jay's Jerk Chicken from this site. Only one person out of the five I made it for didn't like it...and that was solely because she doesn't like bananas. We won't count her...LOL! Thanks for a really unique and delicious recipe that I had a lot of fun making!! Read More

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(7)

Amy

03/23/2008

I love this stuff! I usually forget one of the ingredients each time but each time it's new and exciting. Read More

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(6)

Kelly Mo

12/01/2009

Quite sweet (for a dinner rice in my opinion) but I combined it with chicken cooked with the jerk rub and the two complimented each other wonderfully. Read More

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(5)

MarthaWannabe

01/03/2006

This dish was really unusual but really good. Even my 2 1/2 year old liked it...must be b/c of the apples and bananas!! Read More

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(5)

Catherine Garretson-Bilnoski

08/06/2007

I served this at a large party and everyone either loved or hated it. it was pretty much split 50-50 Read More

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(4)

Royall Clark

03/17/2010

Sorry but I just didn't like this. Also the people at the Caribbean Nights dinner didn't like it either. I followed the recipe all the way too. IF I do try it again I would leave out the curry completely and use white rice rather than the brown. Read More

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(3)

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Nutritional Information

Jamaican Rice

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Calories: 398.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 12 %

carbohydrates: 23 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 22 %

sugars:

fat: 17 %

saturated fat: 16 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 1 %

niacin equivalents: 34 %

vitamin b6: 38 %

vitamin c: 15 %

folate: 8 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 10 %

magnesium: 44 %

potassium: 15 %

sodium:

thiamin: 31 %

calories from fat:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Chef Russ

07/10/2007

This was a great dish to go along with Jamaican Jerked Chicken. I used 1/2 coconut milk and 1/2 water to cook the rice. Just perfect taste to go along with the spicyness of the main dish.

Helpful

(21)

Chef Russ

07/10/2007

This was a great dish to go along with Jamaican Jerked Chicken. I used 1/2 coconut milk and 1/2 water to cook the rice. Just perfect taste to go along with the spicyness of the main dish.

Helpful

(21)

ehjudah

07/07/2007

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(21)

krispixVT

02/06/2008

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(12)

witchywoman

09/27/2010

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(7)

Amy

03/23/2008

I love this stuff! I usually forget one of the ingredients each time but each time it's new and exciting.

Helpful

(6)

Kelly Mo

12/01/2009

Quite sweet (for a dinner rice in my opinion) but I combined it with chicken cooked with the jerk rub and the two complimented each other wonderfully.

Helpful

(5)

MarthaWannabe

01/03/2006

This dish was really unusual but really good. Even my 2 1/2 year old liked it...must be b/c of the apples and bananas!!

Helpful

(5)

Catherine Garretson-Bilnoski

08/06/2007

I served this at a large party and everyone either loved or hated it. it was pretty much split 50-50

Helpful

(4)

Royall Clark

03/17/2010

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