Rice and peas is a richly spiced traditional Jamaican dish which is the main staple for dinner in most Jamaican households on Sundays. The primary ingredients are rice and kidney beans: the preference for the former is brown rather than white rice. The former is a healthier alternative to white rice. Jamaican Life and Travel lists Rice and Peas among the 12 most popular Jamaican dishes.
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients: Rice and Peas
Directions
- Combine water and coconut milk and water in a 3 litre/quart pot and bring to a boil.
- Add the onion, garlic, thyme, scallion, red kidney beans, allspice berries, salt and stir well.
- Stir in rice and the whole scotch bonnet pepper; cover and bring to a boil.
- Lower the flame and allow rice to boil until grains are tender.
- Discard thyme sprigs and pepper and use fork to fluff rice
- Serve and enjoy.
Jamaican Rice and Peas Recipe
Rice and peas, a side dish usually served with a wide variety of meats an/or vegetables, is a richly spiced traditional Jamaican dish which is the main staple for dinner in most Jamaican households on Sundays. The primary ingredients are rice and kidney beans.
Type: Side Dish
Cuisine: Jamaican
Keywords: rice and peas
Recipe Yield: 6 servings
Preparation Time: PT0H5M
Cooking Time: PT0H30M
Total Time: PT0H35M
Recipe Ingredients:
- 2 cups rice (preferable brown or parboiled)
- 1 can (13.5 fl oz) unsweetened coconut milk
- 1½ cups water
- 3 stalks scallion (crushed)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 4 sprig(s) thyme
- 1 can red kidney beans
- Salt to taste
- 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 10 allspice berries
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper (whole)
Recipe Instructions: 1. Combine water and coconut milk and water in a 3 litre/quart pot and bring to a boil. 2. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, scallion, red kidney beans, allspice berries, salt and stir well. 3. Stir in rice and the whole scotch bonnet pepper; cover and bring to a boil. 4. Lower the flame and allow rice to boil until grains are tender. 5. Discard thyme sprigs and pepper and use fork to fluff rice 6. Serve and enjoy.
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