Rice & Peas

Name: Rice & Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 400ml coconut milk; 450ml water; 1 scotch bonnet chilli pepper; 7 allspice berries; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 1 spring onion; ½ onion chopped; 30g Butter; 400g black beans - canned or dried soaked overnight; pinch salt and pepper; 450g basmati rice

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Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Serves: 6

Caribbean Side Dish

Ingredients

400ml coconut milk
450ml water
1 scotch bonnet chilli pepper
7 allspice berries
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 spring onion
½ onion chopped
30g Butter
400g black beans - canned or dried soaked overnight
pinch salt and pepper
450g basmati rice

Accompaniment

Description

This delightful dish is a vibrant and flavorful staple that perfectly complements any Jamaican meal or curry. Utilizing tinned coconut milk for a quick and easy preparation, it brings together the creamy richness of coconut with the wholesome goodness of rice and peas. The result is a comforting side that’s both satisfying and aromatic, making it a must-try for your next culinary adventure.

Method

1
Put all the ingredients, except the rice and beans, into a large saucepan and bring to boil.
2
Cover, turn down the heat and simmer for 15 mins.
3
Wash the rice in cold water and drain.
4
Add the rice to the pan.
5
Drain the beans and add also.
6
If the liquid level is below 1 inch above the top of rice, top up with water.
7
Cover the pan and cook for a further 15 - 20 mins covered and on lowest heat until rice and beans are cooked through and all liquid is absorbed.
8
Remove the chilli, spring onion & thyme sprigs.
9
Fork to fluff and separate the rice and serve.