Rice & Peas/ Vegetable Rice Or Fried Rice Recipe
Caribbean rice and peas/vegetable rice or fried rice.
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Ingredients
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Rice & Peas
Fried Rice (Vegetable Option)
Method
Rice & Peas Preparation
- 1
Rinse the Rice
In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the long-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a large pot, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, red kidney beans, chopped green onions, minced garlic, thyme, salt, black pepper, and water.
- 3
Add Scotch Bonnet
Add the whole scotch bonnet pepper to the mixture for flavor, but do not cut it, as it will make the dish very spicy.
- 4
Cook the Rice
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- 5
Fluff and Serve
Remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
Fried Rice Preparation
- 6
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- 7
- 8
Add Peas
Add the peas to the skillet and stir for another 2 minutes.
- 9
- 10
Combine with Rice
Add the cooked rice to the skillet and mix everything together. Pour in the soy sauce and stir well to combine.
- 11
Season and Serve
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.