Caribbean Rice Salad Recipes

CALYPSO RICE CARIBBEAN-STYLE

Steps:

• Step 1
• Heat oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat; cook garlic, onion, red pepper, carrots, chili pepper and thyme for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in jasmine rice, curry powder, salt and pepper; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until well coated. Step 2
• Stir in 4 cups of water; bring to boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes; fluff with fork. Sprinkle with green onions. Serving Suggestions Serve with roast turkey, ham, chicken or fish.

CARIBBEAN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the curry, turmeric, salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Add the water, yogurt, raisins, and onion. Stir until well blended.
• Mix in the cider vinegar, rice, and diced peppers.
• Stir until combined, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• Makes eight 4-ounce servings.

CARIBBEAN RICE AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, Dijon, cumin and garlic until well blended; season with salt and pepper to taste, add in some sugar if you find that the dressing is too strong.
• In a medium bowl combine the cooled or cold cooked rice, black beans, corn niblets, bell peppers and green onions.
• Add in enough dressing to moisten; toss to combine (you don't have to use the full amount of dressing).
• Season once again with salt and pepper (or cayenne pepper).
• Can be made hours ahead, cover and chill.

CARIBBEAN SEASONED RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in saucepan until just smoking. Salt and pepper chicken pieces and brown both sides in single layers. When all the pieces are browned off, remove chicken from the pan and set aside. Drain oil from pan. Add butter, onion, scallions, thyme, bay leaves, and saute for 4 minutes. Add rice and saute for 4 to 5 minutes more, then add garlic, chicken, squash, peas and water. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover for 35 minutes.

CARIBBEAN-STYLE BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, cumin and garlic in medium bowl until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine rice, beans, peppers and onions in large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Line large serving bowl with lettuce leaves, if desired. Spoon salad into bowl and serve.

CARIBBEAN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, cumin and garlic in a bowl till well blended. Salt and pepper to taste. Combine rice and vegetables in large bowl and toss with dressing. Finish with a little sea salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.