AUTHENTIC JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS RECIPE | The Jamaican Mother

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: habanero

Jalapeño offers heat with more availability.

canned kidney beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned black beans

Dried beans are more economical when cooked from scratch.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Combine rice, canned kidney beans, coconut milk, and water in a large pot.

Add chopped green onions, minced garlic, thyme, allspice, and salt.

Place the scotch bonnet pepper on top without breaking it.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

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

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.

Discard the scotch bonnet pepper before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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