Jamaican Pumpkin Rice

Jamaican Pumpkin Rice can be considered a part of the island’s tapestry of Traditional Cuisine. This spicy and flavourful version is brought to you by the Pop Up Gourmet Jamaica Team as a quick and easy option you can make in the comfort of your own homes.

Here’s how you can make it at home!

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rice
• 2 cups Pumpkin (diced)
• Coconut Milk (enough to top rice by an inch or so)
• 1 Onion finely diced
• 2 stalks Skellion (finely diced)
• 1 tsp. Vegetable Seasoning
• 2 Sprigs of Thyme
• Scotch Bonnet Pepper (whole)
• Salt to taste

Directions

• Combine all ingredients in a pot.
• Cover and cook over medium until rice is cooked