Jamaican Seasoned Rice with Ackee and Saltfish
This Jamaican Seasoned Rice with Ackee and Saltfish is a flavorful one-pot dish made with jasmine rice, flaked saltfish, ackee, fresh herbs, and vegetables. The rice is cooked with aromatic seasonings and gently folded with ackee and saltfish for a comforting meal that's rich in Jamaican flavor and tradition. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this recipe is simple, satisfying, and full of Caribbean flair.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Riceland Jasmine Rice
- 8 oz saltfish , soaked and flaked
- 1 can (19 oz) ackee, drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup pumpkin , diced
- 1 medium onion , diced
- 1 red bell pepper , diced
- 3 scallions , chopped
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- ½ Scotch bonnet pepper , finely chopped (or whole for less heat)
- ½ tbsp ginger ,finely diced
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning , add more if needed
- 2 cups water
- 1½ cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp butter (optional for richness)
Instructions
- Soak and prepare the saltfish according to package directions. Flake and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. A curry to pot and toast it.
- Add onion, bell pepper, scallion, garlic, ginger, thyme, and Scotch bonnet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the pumpkin and saltfish and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add in coconut milk, and boil for 7 mins.
- Add the Riceland Jasmine Rice and stir for 1 minute to coat the grains with the seasonings.
- Pour in the water, black pepper, and all-purpose seasoning.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15–18 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Gently fold in the ackee and butter (if using), being careful not to break up the ackee too much.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
This Jamaican Seasoned Rice with Ackee and Saltfish combines fluffy jasmine rice, savory saltfish, and creamy ackee with traditional Jamaican seasonings for a comforting meal that's full of bold island flavor. 🇯🇲✨
Nutrition
Serving: 7gCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 21gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 2293mgPotassium: 566mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 715IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
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