"Rise and Shine" Field Trip- Foods From Around the World- Guyana

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu offers a protein alternative, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned black beans

Kidney beans are nutritious, and canned black beans are cost-effective.

pork

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey is leaner, and chicken is often more affordable.

Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak black-eyed peas in water for at least 2 hours, then drain.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in thyme, bay leaves, and scotch bonnet pepper; cook for 1 minute.

Add chicken and pork; brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in soaked black-eyed peas and rice; stir to combine.

Pour in coconut milk and enough water to cover the rice by 1 inch.

Season with salt and black pepper; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat; let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Discard bay leaves and scotch bonnet pepper before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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