Virginia Wine Fair Jamaican Rice

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   Make the Minute Rice as directed.

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   I have tried making this with rice from scratch, and it just doesn't have that same fluffy quality that the rice is supposed to have.

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   In nonstick skillet, heat tablespoon olive oil.

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   Cook onions with pinch of salt on low heat until translucent.

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   Take out onions.

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   In already hot pan, add bacon.

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   (If you use tofu or turkey bacon add a splash more oil to the pan, as they stick badly due to low fat content.)

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   After bacon is cooked, drain and crumble.

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   When rice is cooked, in a large bowll, combine: 2 seasoning packets, peas (heat from rice will thaw them), cooked bacon, and onions.

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    You can make this a day ahead if desired.

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    Only add the slices of cabbage right before serving, as otherwise cabbage becomes slimy and loses crunc.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.