Authentic Jamaican Rice and Peas

Submitted by Razzlledazzlle

"Just like the rice and peas served at your favorite Jamaican restaurant."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• salt, black, and hot pepper to taste

directions

1. Boil the beans, garlic and salt until the beans are tender. Save three cups of the liquid.
2. Place the beans and the three cups liquid to the pot along with the reaming ingredients.
3. When it comes to a boil, add in the rice. Let it boil for 20 minutes and simmer when all the water has dissolved.
4. Stir it with wooden spoon.

Reviews

[DinnerBelle]

This did not work out for us. It was bland and the beans came out mushy I think because they are fully cooked when added to the rice, then cooked again.