Bhagi Rice with Pigtail

Renee prepares a popular one pot recipe in Trinidad & Tobago, Bhagi Rice with Pigtail.

Bhagi Rice

Ingredients

• 1 bundle Bhagi, cleaned and cut
• 2C Rice
• 4C Coconut milk
• 1 lb Pigtail
• 2 Onions (medium and small diced)
• 2 Okras
• 3 Pimentos (small diced)
• 6 Garlic cloves (small diced)
• 1C Pumpkin (small diced)
• 4 Thyme sprigs
• 2 Tbsp Soyabean Oil
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Method

• Preboil pigtail until tender.
• In a medium pot add oil, sauté garlic and onions for 2 minutes.
• Add pimentos, okra, pumpkin, thyme and bhagi. Cover and allow to cook for 4 minutes.
• Include rice and pigtail. Stir pot making sure everything is fully combined. Add the coconut milk, cover and simmer for 15 -20 minutes on a medium flame. Note: Keep checking the pot to prevent sticking or burning.
• Test rice and add salt and black pepper as desired. Note: Bhagi should be broken down and rice tender.
• Serve hot and enjoy!