Name: Caribbean Confetti Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups long grain rice
• 14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 cups diced bell pepper, red and yellow
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 15 ounces canned pineapple tidbits, drained and juice reserved
• 4.5 ounces Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles
• 1/4 cup Old El Paso Sliced Jalapeños diced
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions:

• Add the rice, coconut milk, garlic cloves, salt, allspice, cayenne, and reserved pineapple juice to a medium sauce pot.
• Use the coconut milk can to add 14 ounces of water to the rice.
• Stir well.
• Set over medium heat and cover.
• Bring to a boil, then stir and lower the heat.
• Cover and allow the rice to cook until the liquid is absorbed and air holes form in the surface of the rice, about 15-20 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, add the butter to a large deep skillet and set over medium heat.
• Add the diced bell peppers and onions.
• Sauté for 2-3 minutes, to just barely soften.
• Then remove from heat and add the pineapple tidbits, Old El Paso Green Chiles and Sliced Jalapeños to the skillet.
• Once the rice is tender and fluffy, dump it into the skillet and toss well to combine.
• Toss in the fresh chopped cilantro.
• Taste, then salt and pepper as needed.
• Serve warm as a side dish, or serve with shrimp or chicken on top!

Comments: 3/20/2021 - I omitted the cayenne pepper, red onion, pineapple, and jalapeños. I only used 1 cup of rice, and light coconut milk with enough water to make 2 cups of liquid. I substituted 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of salt substitute. I had to grind allspice berries. I served this as a side dish to Caribbean-style Seafood Stew.
2/22/2022 - I made a “Mexican” verson of this to serve with Vegetarian Enchiladas. I omitted the cayenne pepper, coconut milk, pineapples, and jalapeños. I used 1 1/2 cups of dry rice, 3 cups of water, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 teaspoon powdered ginger, 1 yellow bell pepper, and 2/3 cup of diced yellow pepper. I added a cup of green peas.

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