22/07/2026
Pineapple Rice
(Step by step guide with pictures)
Ingredients:
* Rice
* Pineapple
* Cinnamon sticks
* Red bell pepper
* Yellow bell pepper
* Green bell pepper
* Scotch bonnet pepper
* Cooking oil
* Onion
* Ginger and garlic
* Carrots
* Sweet corn
* Thyme or rosemary
* Seasoning powder
* Paprika
* Salt
* Chicken broth
METHOD OF PREPARATION:
1. Wash the pineapple thoroughly, peel off the back, cut the pineapple into chunks, and set the peels aside.
2. In a clean pot, add the pineapple peels and cinnamon sticks. Pour in some water, cover the pot, and allow it to boil very well until the cinnamon and pineapple peels release their flavour into the water.
3. Remove the pineapple peels and cinnamon sticks, then set the pineapple infused water aside for later use.
4. In a pan, add the chopped red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and pineapple chunks. Season with thyme or rosemary and seasoning powder. Drizzle in a little cooking oil and allow everything to pan roast for a few minutes.
5. Transfer the roasted mixture into a blender, add the Scotch bonnet pepper, chicken broth and blend until very smooth. Set aside.
6. In another clean pot, heat some cooking oil. Add the chopped onions along with the ginger and garlic. Sauté until fragrant and they release their flavour.
7. Pour in the blended pepper and pineapple mixture. Season with paprika, salt and seasoning powder, then allow it to fry properly for a few minutes.
8. Add the washed rice and stir well to properly coat the rice in the sauce.
9. Pour in enough of the pineapple&cinnamon water to cook the rice. Cover the pot and allow the rice to cook until tender.
10. Once the rice is cooked, add the chopped carrots and sweet corn. Stir to combine and allow it to simmer together for a few minutes.
11. After a few minutes, your pineapple rice is ready.
Serve and enjoy.
Note: Ensure that you use a very sweet pineapple, if not your rice might become sour.