DIY How to cook the best authentic Jamaican Rice and Peas recipe Fast Easy & Simple

Add cooked cow peas to a pot.

Add bay leaves and chopped garlic to the pot.

Season with salt and Maggi all-purpose seasoning.

Pour in half a can of coconut milk.

Add chopped scallion and thyme to the mixture.

Incorporate a scotch bonnet pepper or any available pepper.

Add about 1 cup of water to the pot, ensuring the mixture is not too thick.

Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15 minutes to combine flavors.

Taste the mixture to adjust seasonings as needed.

Add brown par-boiled rice to the pot.

Ensure the liquid is at least an inch above the rice.

Cover and steam for 30 to 40 minutes.

Remove the foil to check if the rice is cooked thoroughly.

If the rice is hard, create a well in the middle and add water, then steam for another 15 minutes.

Mix the top layer of rice to ensure even cooking.

Turn off the heat if the rice is cooked and cover it again to finish cooking.

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