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Caribbean Christmas Rice

A festive, flavorful rice dish packed with colorful vegetables, dried fruits, and savory bits of ham. Perfect for bringing holiday cheer to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice or 2 cups cooked rice
  • Water for boiling rice
  • 5 tablespoons coconut oil divided
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped orange bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup black olives chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries chopped
  • 1/4 cup raisins chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated carrot
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1/2 cup cubed ham
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Boil rice in water until fully cooked, then set aside.
  2. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons of coconut oil.
  3. Add the onion, garlic, celery, bell peppers, and ginger. Sauté until onions are translucent.
  4. Mix in the grated carrot and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add ham and stir until heated through.
  6. Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, and remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Toss to combine and heat through.
  7. Remove from heat. Stir in raisins, cranberries, and chopped black olives.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

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