Rice and Dasheen Bush Bhaji

Serves: 4-6
Preparation time: 15 min
Cooking time: 20-30 min
Level: Easy

Ingredients:
Boiled rice
2 bundles rolled dasheen bush *
1/2 lb pigtail chopped into 1" pieces (optional)
1pk coconut milk package (50g / 1.8oz) diluted in 2 cups of water or 2 cups of coconut milk
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
Pimento, chopped
Celery, finely chopped
1 sprig of chive, finely chopped
Pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Oil

*The centre leaf is curled and tender, so this is the best to use

Directions:
Chop and pressure cook the pigtail.

(If you wish to use saltfish, cook, clean, remove the bones, and break it into flakes.)

Chop and wash the dasheen bush. Remember to always cut off the tips.

Cook the onion, garlic and pimento in a little oil. Add the pigtail (or the saltfish). Add the dasheen leaves, and other seasoning.

Stir in the coconut milk. Cover and leave to simmer until most of the liquid is evaporated. Add salt to taste.

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