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Tilda Caribbean Rice

Caribbean Rice

Check out the winning recipe from our Caterer’s Challenge 2023 winners – Carryduff School in Northern Ireland. Caribbean rice is a delightful and flavorful rice dish that hails from the Caribbean islands. It is a staple in the region and is known for its aromatic blend of spices.

  • 0-30 minutes
  • Easy
  • Serves 200

Method

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • Chicken Marinade:
  • 50g – Chilli Powder
  • 250g – Ground Mixed Spice
  • 250g – Cumin
  • 250g – Garlic Granules
  • 800g – Tomato Paste
  • 1.15kg – Jerk Paste
  • Mix this altogether into a Caribbean paste…
  • 7.5 kg – Fresh Chicken Inner Fillets
  • 10 kg – Tilda Brown and White Rice
  • 33 Litre – Chicken Stock
  • 2 kg – White Onion
  • 1.5 kg – Yellow Pepper
  • 1.5 kg – Red Pepper
  • 2.5 kg – Petit Pois

Method

  1. Marinade raw chicken fillets in Caribbean paste*

  2. Chicken can be steamed, pan fried, or oven baked

  3. Add chicken stock to rice- steam or boil

  4. Parboil petit pois

  5. Dice peppers and onions - lightly fry in olive oil

  6. Add peppers, onions, peas and rice to the cooked chicken in a pot, mix together and serve with a garnish of parsley and a dollop of crème fraiche if desired.

Chicken can be marinated overnight or just before cooking