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Ochro Rice

September 20, 2017 by Renee 1 Comment

INGREDIENTS

2 large  pigtail bones, cut up in bite size pieces
12 ochroes, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 leaves chadon beni, chopped
2 leaves parsley
2 sprigs chive, chopped
1/2 cup pumpkin, chopped
2 cups uncooked rice (parboiled)
2 cups coconut milk
2 cups water
2 tbsp vegetable Oil
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  • Boil pigtail or any other type of meat being used until tender.
  • Sauté the onion and garlic in oil
  • Add the remaining vegetables(note any vegetable can be substituted)
  • Cover the pot and allow to cook until tender.
  • When the vegetables are soft add pigtail, seasonings, rice, coconut milk and water.
  • Mix well , cover and allow the rice to cook(About 15 minutes)
  • Check every 5 minutes by turning the ingredients and making sure there is enough water in the pot(note do not add an excessive amount of water, use just enough to cover the rice)
  • Keep under a medium flame and allow most of the excess liquid to be absorbed.
  • Check to see if the rice is tender and add salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve hot and enjoy.

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