Jamaican Basmati Rice, Hot and Sweet
YUM! Jamaican food is my favorite!!!!!!!! In fact, I'm thinking maybe we should have a Jamaican Celebration for one of our next international nights. This dish has quite a kick to it but that is adjustable based on your preference. It's one of things I loved about Jamaican food when I visited back in college -- spicy and sweet -- but not like Mexican or Chinese. It's a special flavor all it's own....sweetened with fresh pineapple and fresh squeezed lime juice. This rice makes a perfect side dish for Jerk Chicken Wraps, a regular summer favorite in our house (my favorite because they take no time when I use chicken I already cooked, shredded, and froze! -- family favorite because they love the flavor!).
Nutritional Benefits of Basmati Rice:
Basmati rice contains 20% more fiber than other brown rices helping to remove even more toxins from the body.
Healthy oils: Omega 6 fatty acids and vitamin E
B vitamins
Zinc
Selenium (necessary for coenzyme Q production which is a critical in energy production)
Choline which is used to make new membranes for the cells
Magnesium which helps combat stress
Manganese
Ingredients:
2-3 cups cooked brown basmati rice
coconut oil for stir frying
1 small onion, chopped small
1 red bell pepper, washed, seeded, chopped into 1/2 inch squares
1/4 fresh pineapple, chopped into 1/2 - 1 inch cubes
touch of ground cayenne, I used 1/4 t and will use at least only 1/2 that much next time -- pow!
1/2 t gd. ginger
1/2 t gd. allspice
3/4 t gd. cinnamon
Stir fry the onion in about 2 T coconut oil until softened.
Then add another 2 T coconut oil, allow it to melt, and then add the rice. Fry the rice on low until warmed and well mixed with the onion.
Next, toss in the bell pepper, lime juice, and pineapple and mix well.
Add the spices and mix again. You made need to add a touch more cayenne and allspice depending upon your preference. Serve it up!
Nutritional Benefits of Basmati Rice:
Basmati rice contains 20% more fiber than other brown rices helping to remove even more toxins from the body.
Healthy oils: Omega 6 fatty acids and vitamin E
B vitamins
Zinc
Selenium (necessary for coenzyme Q production which is a critical in energy production)
Choline which is used to make new membranes for the cells
Magnesium which helps combat stress
Manganese
Ingredients:
2-3 cups cooked brown basmati rice
coconut oil for stir frying
1 small onion, chopped small
1 red bell pepper, washed, seeded, chopped into 1/2 inch squares
1/4 fresh pineapple, chopped into 1/2 - 1 inch cubes
touch of ground cayenne, I used 1/4 t and will use at least only 1/2 that much next time -- pow!
1/2 t gd. ginger
1/2 t gd. allspice
3/4 t gd. cinnamon
Stir fry the onion in about 2 T coconut oil until softened.
Then add another 2 T coconut oil, allow it to melt, and then add the rice. Fry the rice on low until warmed and well mixed with the onion.
Next, toss in the bell pepper, lime juice, and pineapple and mix well.
Add the spices and mix again. You made need to add a touch more cayenne and allspice depending upon your preference. Serve it up!
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