This is so yummy. I just call it Hawaiian Paella. Very easy to make and the flavours are delicious. Enjoy!
Ingredients – Pork Belly Ribs
8 pork belly ribs
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp sea salt
Method
Mix all the ingredients together and rub over the pork belly ribs. Set aside and prep ingredients for the pineapple rice.
Ingredients – Pineapple Rice
1 small pineapple, skin and core removed and cut into cubes
1 red pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 tsp dried chilli flakes
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup frozen peas
fresh coriander to serve
Method
Heat some oil in a pan and add the onion, garlic, chilli flakes and red pepper. Fry until the onion is translucent and then add the pineapple. Fry until the pineapple starts to caramelise. Once done add the rice, season with salt and pepper to taste and fry for 3 – 5 minutes. Add the stock and peas and press the whole mixture flat in the pan but dont mush. Allow to cook on medium heat and catch on the bottom of the pan creating a socarrat. While this is going heat the grill and cook the pork belly ribs until cooked through. Serve with the delicious pineapple rice and fresh coriander. Enjoy!
Cooking with Lindi 