JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS
This Jamaican rice and peas recipe is flavorful and a great option if you are looking to try something new. It is typically make with rice, red kidney beans, coconut milk, thyme and scallions.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Dried Red Kidney Beans
- 1 cup Rice
- 3 stalks of Scallion/Green Onion
- 5 sprigs of Thyme
- 1 canned Coconut Milk
- Salt to Taste
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
- Soak your red kidney beans over night in water.
- Add your soaked peas to a pot and cover with water and bring to a boil.
- Cook the peas until tender.
- Add your thyme, scallion, coconut milk, salt and any other seasonings to your pot.
- Cook for 10 minutes, after which add your rice.
- Cook until the liquid has been reduced.
- Once reduced, remove your thyme stems, cover the pot with foil and steam on low heat until the liquid has been completely absorbed.
- Use a fork to fluff up the rice. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure to wash your kidney beans before soaking. After soaking your kidney beans, do not discard the water. This is what gives rice and peas its color.