Rice And Peas Recipe
Traditional Jamaican rice cooked with kidney beans and coconut milk.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Rinse the Rice
In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the long-grain white rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming gummy.
- 2
Prepare the Ingredients
Chop the green onions and garlic cloves. If using fresh thyme, remove the leaves from the stems. If using dried thyme, measure it out.
Cooking
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a medium-sized pot, combine the rinsed rice, canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed), coconut milk, and water. Stir to mix all the ingredients evenly.
- 4
Add Seasoning
Add the chopped green onions, garlic, thyme, salt, black pepper, and pimento seeds to the pot. Stir to combine all the seasonings with the rice mixture.
- 5
Bring to a Boil
Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- 6
Simmer
Cover the pot with a lid and allow the rice and peas to simmer on low heat for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
- 7