Best Sweet Jamaican Rice Recipes

Sweet & Spicy Rice Jamaican Style image

Provided by Montana Heart Song

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups raw rice
4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon powdered dried lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon jamaican jerk spice
3 (1 g) packets Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 (1 1/2 ounce) packet raisins (optional)
2 -3 cups whipped topping
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

Steps:

Add water to saucepan, rice cooker or microwave rice cooker.
Add all of the spices.
Heat the water. Stir.
Add the rice, raisins and coconut.
Cook covered until all water is absorbed.
Once the heat is up to simmer, cover and cook on low heat. 20 to 25 minutes on stove top.
Microwave: 20 minutes at 70% power, then high power for 6 to 8 minutes.
Rice Cooker: Follow Instructions.
For Salad: Chill rice, then add crushed pineapple and whipped topping, fold in and serve. Salad will serve 12 to 15 servings.
Serve cold with milk or vanilla ice cream on top individual serving dishes or hot with a little margarine.
Note: Use 1 1/4 tsp Jamaican Jerk Seasoning if you want it spicier. Use 1 1/4 teaspoons Chinese 5 Spice if you want more cinnamon and anise taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.7, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 41.5, Carbohydrate 51.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 11.7, Protein 4.1

Sweet Jamaican Rice image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Rice

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups hot cooked rice
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
2 tablespoons hot mango chutney
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a big skillet; cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until heated through.

AP's Sweet Jamaican Rice image

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups Hot, Cooked Rice
1 11OZ can Mandarin Oranges, Drained and Chopped
1/2 cup Chopped Red Bell Pepper
1/2 cup Slivered Almonds, Toasted
1/3 cup Sliced Green Onions
1/4 cup Flaked Coconut, Toasted
2 tablespoons Hot Mango Chutney (Harris Teeter)