Caribbean Rice in Rice Cooker
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this effortless Caribbean Rice made in a rice cooker—a one-pot wonder that combines bold island flavors with ultimate convenience. Infused with creamy coconut milk, aromatic thyme, allspice, garlic, and ginger, this dish offers a fragrant and flavorful base that pairs perfectly with vibrant red bell peppers and tender green peas. The sautéed scallions add a savory depth, while the delicate sweetness of Jasmine or Basmati rice ties it all together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing side dish to Caribbean-inspired mains. Perfectly fluffy and bursting with color, it’s a tropical escape you can savor one bite at a time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Jasmine or Basmati rice
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 cup Water
- 2 stalks Scallions (green onions), finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon Thyme (preferably fresh)
- 0.5 teaspoons Allspice powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil or coconut oil
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup Frozen peas
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming too sticky.
In a small skillet, heat the vegetable or coconut oil over medium heat. Add the scallions, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the sautéed mixture, rice, coconut milk, water, thyme, allspice, salt, and black pepper to your rice cooker. Stir everything together to combine.
Gently layer the diced red bell pepper and frozen peas on top of the rice mixture without stirring. This ensures the vegetables steam properly during cooking.
Close the lid of the rice cooker and select the 'white rice' or standard cooking setting, depending on your model. Allow the rice to cook completely (approximately 25-30 minutes).
Once the rice cooker finishes and switches to the 'warm' setting, let the rice sit covered for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the remaining steam.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork, mixing in the red bell pepper and peas evenly throughout the dish.
Serve warm as a side dish to your favorite Caribbean-inspired entrees or as a light, standalone meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
808 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2423 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.0 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 823 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
