There are some people who constantly question and marvel at the possibility of cooking a variety of ingredients in one pot at the same time. They often wonder, will some things not be over cooked and others undercooked? The answer is no, not if you know what you are doing and understand the ingredients you are working with.
This week's column is about cooking one of Guyana's national dishes - Cook-up Rice. I'm sure some of you will recall me mentioning the dish in the past. It's a medley of ingredients that are cooked together: peas, rice, meat, chicken and fresh herbs with coconut milk. You can also make it vegetarian. Click here to read my discussion on how to make a Cook-Up Rice where each ingredient has a different cooking time and yet everything comes out cooked perfectly, never over cooked or undercooked.
If you think you'd like to give this dish a try, please do not hesitate to email me for a recipe.
Over at Forgive Me My Nonsense... the discussion is still going strong on "How Rude are Your Readers? Don't forget to weigh-in, we love hearing from you.
Have a great weekend everyone!
63 comments:
I love cooking different ingredients in a single pot. It takes learning, and a couple of failed attempts, but the results are great.
Cheers!
I want to know try my own version of Cook-Up rice. I have some coconut milk waiting...
It's always for me like traveling when I discover with you Guyana food! Have a nice week end.
I've had cook-up rice once. It was the kind that's made with the green split peas. Ummm, it wasn't good (green and pasty) and it smelled like mildew. lol! In any case, I'd be more than willing to try it myself and see how I do. Thanks for posting Cynthia!
One pot meals are some of the world's greatest inventions - at least it's so for lazy people like me who hate to wash more dishes than necessary.
One pot meals are my absolute favourite for a weeknight supper. Cook-up rice sounds delicious Cynthia, and I would definitely love to try it.
rice - one of my best friends, I need to start to try and make some of your dishes...
Yes, one needs to know what he/she is doing! All ingredients have a different cooking time...
It looks scrummy! I love such rice dishes!
Cheers,
Rosa
I'd love to try this recipe vegetarian style. Sounds great! Don't think I've ever actually cooked a dish from Guyana.
yummy one dear!love the picture
Cynthia, You always get me wanting to try the dishes you create, coconut milk and rice sounds good to me!
One pot meals are keepsakers Cynthia and just love them - less effort with yummy flavor ..:) have no clue about Guyana food.. heading over to read ur article!
Siri
Oooh! i'd like to try a vegetarian version! One pot meal is such a life saver !!
I love rice dishes.Your dish looks great!!! Never tried rice with coconut milk....will try this.
Rice anytime Cynths!! Anytime!!
there are so many many different kind of one pot meals and I for one, reply on them so completely!! Lovely pictures!!
I love these kind of dishes. I think the ingredients blend best in the rice cooker... Just like Bryani or Moon Fan (Chinese version) or paella!
Yours looks a pure delight Cynthia
I like making one-pot meals. Clean up is such a breeze!
My meals usually involve rice too.:-)
I really like one poy dishes but rice seems to be my nemesis! :(
Your rice dish looks yummy and I just love your pic :)
Rosie x
I read the column, very informative Cynthia...I've screwed up many a one-pot mixed rice recipes... :)
Ooo ... we're big fans of rice mixups - every mouthful is explosive with a plethora of flavours. *drool*
What ever rice that is in this blog post...it's delicious rice to me! Yum!
Cooking in one pot makes it easier on those days we feel we haven't the time to cook. Thank you for sharing Cynthia:D
Cynthia sent you a mail for the recipe...have never tried cooking Guyana food...will surely try this out:)
I just love coconut and rice and this sounds like my idea of heaven!
Not all cook-up rice is equal and some cook-up rice is more equal than others - you reminded me of literature in school days while I wanted to finish that bowl of rice!
This sounds like the perfect all in one dish!
i was practically raised with rice (three times a day sometimes even more :-)..i love all types of dishes with rice on it..even just plain rice and a good company on the table is already a banquet for me!! lovely photo as usual!!
I love making one pot dishes and if the main ingridient is rice , then i am overjoyed by it.
You always make me so hungry when I visit here :)
rice is always welcome in my kitchen :)
I LOVE one pot rice dishes, but can never get them to perfection. Thakns for the tips!
I totally agree!! rice is so versatile you can cook up something delicious yet different every time! guess what's in my lunch-box right now?!(wink:))
Pardon me my drool hehe. The pic looks amazing and recipe too looks easy. Great share Cynthia :o)
I have missed out so many delicious treats on ur blog. Time for me to read them!!!
The snap looks mouthwatering and is making me hungry
it may not be created equal, but it sure looks yummy! :)
Hey, rice looks awesome, will try vegetarian verson:)
I love rice and coconut together. I I love anything that requires only one pot to cook from--and to clean up. ;)
This looks just incredible! I wanna try it! May I have the recipe? please!
i make an indian version of pulao or pilaf in the pressure cooker. but i agree, you have to know what order to put the ingredients in or you will end up with a stew or soup. yours looks fabulous... is that corn or some dal i see in there?
Rice and coconut milk - I've not made it before, will look into it now!
Great photo Cynthia!
Only you could make a simple rice dish look that delicious, Cynthia :)
Wonderful comfort food!
Oh mine, your cook-up rice brings me back a lot of yummy memories of my childhood eating experience, really lovely!
Cynthia you are amazing woman. I love your all posts and pics. And I love you too sweety.♥♥♥
I think one pot meals are my favorite . All the wonderful flavors and less dishes to wash too! Very nice!
Aaaahhh, rice is one of my favourites!!! I think I would love this one, Cynthia!!! And my husband is crazy with tripe... perfect combination :D
Cooking rice in one pot.... Nice and easy way of cooking.... Looks perfect and delish!.... Love it...
I haven't really given thought to cooking everything in one pot, though I have done it many times....I wonder why that is.
Birinji which we make is similar to cook up rice with its veggies, coconut milk etc...I'm sure this tastes as rich and satisfying!
"The rice is too friendly!" haha
That's cute!
This looks so yummy! My kind of recipe, simple and elegant :)
That rice dish looks really good. The rice looks nice and moist and fluffy. Coconut goes so well with rice!
Hi Cynthia,
Thanks for stopping by my site. I know it's been months since I blogged and visited any blogsite too.
I got gestational diabetes, so I kept myself away from food and food related things as I am on strict diet. Last two days I found sometime, so I changed my site and then added some info. My mom is coming this weekend to help me with delivery and all (can't believe, it's another 27 days to go..) and I hope to post more of her dishes.
I am glad that you stopped by, felt kind of happy seeing old friends, otherwise I kind of felt new again to the blogworld with all new people.
Yippee -- gluten free and dairy free! And I love the idea of using coconut milk in this recipe. Think I'll try my own version using yours as a launching pad. Thanks!
Melissa
Your cooking looks as good as ever Cynthia!
Hi Cynthia! I love meals that can be made from one pot!! Once you know how the ingredients react to heat & moisture, then one pot cooking is a breeze! Thanks for sharing your cooking notes! Cheers!
I always use rice in my pot dishes , for me is the only way that l know to make pot and the best as wel :)
This is actually my first visit to your blog and I was absolutely blown away with the beauty of the photographs, your wonderful posts, and your creativity.
There are a great many food blogs floating around and I have seen quite a few of them in my search for "just the right side dish." Yours is a shining star!
Blessings to you!
Lacy
Did you know my middle name is "one pot"? Ha!
Hey - you have been talked about....http://melecotte.blogspot.com/2008/04/bruschetta-is-excellent.html :)
Sound absolutely delicious, Cynthia. I love tripe so I am glad to have another recipe to try.
Hello, Cynthia!
I come everything of good one wishes you!
What you have never bad days and good food.
Have to nice weekend.
Cook-up rice is a very customizable dish. It's all about personal taste or preference. I've used left over ham (whenever we baked whole ham shank), turkey, ham hocks (smoked pork legs -- which must be boiled first until tender), left over corned beef (not the canned kind)... the meat choices are endless. The choice of peas are also endless. I've tried yellow split peas, black eye peas, gandules, and red kidney beans. While thyme is a must (fresh or dried -- at least for me), I've never tried sweet basil. I have used bay leaves (2 bay leaves) to enhance the aroma of the dish. Those who have not tried this dish... you need to do it at least once :) I continue to experiment with different ingredients (Cyn, thank you for the tripe ideas.. I love tripe. Honey comb tripe should work well. Yes, it is a cholesterol nightmare but everything is in moderation LOL). I wonder if deep fried TOFU and button mushrooms can be used for the vegetarian kind (in lieu of the meats). The list goes on... folks.
Happy cooking everyone.
That really looks delicious. Everyone loves rice! It's so universal.
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