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Rice And Peas

Name: Rice And Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 95 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 250 g Red kidney beans (soaked overnight); 500 g Long-grain rice; 400 ml Coconut milk; 1 piece Scotch bonnet; 6 sprigs Thyme; 4 pieces Spring onions; 4 cloves Garlic; 6 pieces Allspice berries; To taste Salt

Rice And Peas is a classic Jamaican side that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Red kidney beans (soaked overnight), Long-grain rice, Coconut milk, Scotch bonnet, Thyme, Spring onions, Garlic and Allspice berries, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Jamaican cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Callaloo And Saltfish.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 15 minCook: 95 minServes 6

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Ingredients

Red kidney beans (soaked overnight)250 g
Long-grain rice500 g
Coconut milk400 ml
Scotch bonnet1 piece
Thyme6 sprigs
Spring onions4 pieces
Garlic4 cloves
Allspice berries6 pieces
SaltTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1♨️ Boil

Boil the soaked beans in a litre and a half of water for an hour, until soft.

Step 2♨️ Boil

Add the coconut milk, garlic, spring onion, thyme and allspice and bring it to the boil.

Step 3

Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, add it to the pot and level it with a spoon.

Step 4

Lay the whole scotch bonnet on top, season, and check that the liquid covers the rice by a finger.

Step 5🍲 Simmer

Cover and cook twenty minutes on a low heat, without lifting the lid once.

Step 6

Take it off the heat and let it stand covered for ten minutes.

Step 7✨ Serve

Remove the chilli and the thyme sprigs, fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Rice And Peas carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, red kidney beans (soaked overnight) can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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