Rice and Peas

Submitted by Codychop

"A very fine accompaniment to Escovitch Fish, my favorite Jamaican dish."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup coconut milk
• 1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas (or field peas)
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Saute onion and garlic in oil in dutch oven over med-high heat 2 minutes.
2. Add rice and next 3 ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil, cover, lower heat and simmer 25 minute until liquid is absorbed.
4. Stir in peas, parsley, a squeeze of lemon, and salt.