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Jamaican Rice and Peas
Jamaican Rice and Peas
Jamaican Rice and Peas is a delicious and popular dish from Jamaica. Despite its name, it’s not actually made with green peas, but with kidney beans. It’s a delightful combination of rice, coconut milk, kidney beans, and various aromatic spices like thyme, garlic, and scallions. The dish is rich in flavor and has a slightly creamy texture from the coconut milk. It’s often enjoyed as a side dish with Jamaican jerk chicken or other Caribbean delicacies.
Ingredients
Method
- In a large pot, add the minced garlic, scallion, and thyme.
- Pour in the coconut milk, water, kidney beans, allspice, salt, and black pepper. Give it a good stir to combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Add butter and salt to taste.
- Add the rice to the pot and stir it into the mixture ensuring the rice is well coated.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Avoid lifting the lid while cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit covered for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
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