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    Liberian Check Rice

    June 9, 2016 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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    Liberian check rice is a loved dish there.  Rice is enjoyed in some form on a near daily basis in Liberia.  This rice is made with jute leaf which when cooked has the same texture that okra imparts to a dish.  Jute leaf or molokehya is not always easy to find but is sometimes available in your local African or Middle eastern market.  I used the typical substitute for this which is a combination of okra and spinach.  It works well as a side to Liberian chicken gravy.  Enjoy!

    Liberian check rice

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    Liberian Check Rice

    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Liberian
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups parboiled rice
    • 16 oz Jute leaf (defrosted OR
    • 10 oz each of frozen okra and chopped spinach
    • 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
    • 1 1/2 cup of water
    • pinch of salt

    Instructions

    • The instructions are the same whether using Jute leaf or a combination of okra and spinach
    • In a pot add the frozen jute leaf or spinach and okra along with the water and the baking soda.
    • When done, drain the water off using a strainer.
    • Using a potato masher mash well then mix with your cooked rice.
    • Make sure to not over cook the rice, you want it par-boiled and not at all mushy
    • Enjoy with chicken gravy

     

    More Liberia

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    • Liberian Chicken Gravy
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    Filed Under: Liberia, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetarian

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