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bahamian rice

(1 rating)
Celestina9000 avatar
Recipe by
C G
@Celestina9000
Vallèe du Willamette, OR

*Not* to be confused with "peas and rice". From my recipe file box/source unknown. Recipe is vegan if using coconut oil.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bahamian rice

  • 2 Tbsp
    butter or coconut oil
  • 2-3 tsp
    curry powder, to taste
  • 2 md
    firm bananas, peeled and sliced (or plantains if you prefer)
  • 1/4 c
    yellow onion, finely minced
  • 1/4 c
    almonds, sliced or slivered
  • 3 c
    hot cooked long grain white rice (i think basmati or a mix of long grain white and basmati would be really tasty!)
  • salt, to taste
  • 2
    scallions, sliced
  • 1/4 clove
    dried flaked or grated coconut, toasted
  • pinch
    ground allspice (freshly ground if possible)

How To Make bahamian rice

  • 1
    Melt butter or coconut oil in a large skillet. Stir in the curry powder.
  • 2
    Add the sliced bananas and saute in the curry powder until golden brown. Remove bananas from the skillet and keep warm.
  • 3
    Add the minced onion and almonds to pan and cook on MEDIUM heat until the onion is translucent.
  • 4
    Stir in the cooked rice; season with salt to taste. Heat through.
  • 5
    Transfer the rice mixture to a serving bowl or platter. Arrange the browned banana slices on top. Garnish with scallions, toasted coconut and a pinch of ground allspice. Serve immediately.
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