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Cookup Rice

Cook-up Rice is one of Guyana's most iconic comfort foods and a true celebration of togetherness. This hearty one-pot dish combines rice, peas, coconut milk, fresh herbs, and your choice of meat or seafood to create layers of rich, unmistakably Guyanese flavour. While enjoyed throughout the year, Cook-up Rice holds a special place during Emancipation celebrations, symbolizing resilience, community, and the creativity of generations who transformed simple ingredients into a meal that has become a national treasure. Whether you're cooking it for family, friends, or a special occasion, every pot of Cook-up Rice is a taste of Guyana's history and hospitality.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb beef
  • 1 lb corned beef brisket
  • 1 lb pigtail
  • 1 lb beef tripe
  • 1 lb chicken feet
  • 1/2 cup green seasoning
  • 1 tbsp mushroom seasoning
  • 1 tbsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 tbsp complete seasoning
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 3 tbsp brown braising sauce
  • 2 cups parboiled rice
  • 1 cup dried blackeye peas if you're using the can it's 2 cups
  • 3 cups coconut milk
  • 1 cup peas broth
  • 2 cups beef/meat broth
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 cup Chopped bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree or 1 cup diced pumpkin
  • basil add as much as you like
  • thyme add as much as you like
  • cilantro as much as you like
  • green onions as much as you like
  • 1 tbsp mushroom seasoning
  • 1 tbsp complete seasoning
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp brown braising sauce

Method
 

  1. Instructional Video

Notes

Recipe by Candy Tha Glam Cook

This delicious recipe is courtesy of Candy Tha Glam Cook, a self-taught culinary creator known for bringing vibrant Caribbean and international flavors to life with easy-to-follow recipes and engaging cooking tutorials. Her passion for food and creative presentation has inspired thousands of home cooks around the world.
 
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