Why 'Rice and Peas' Isn’t 'Rice and Beans': A Gungo Peas Recipe

gungo peas

🥗Healthier: green peas

💰Cheaper: canned kidney beans

Green peas are lower in calories, while kidney beans are more accessible.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces fat content, while evaporated milk is often less expensive.

Soak 1 cup of dried gungo peas in water for about 3 hours.

Drain and rinse the gungo peas before cooking.

Combine gungo peas and 2-3 cups of water in a pot; bring to a boil.

Simmer until the peas are tender and the water has reduced.

Add 2 cups of fresh coconut milk to the pot.

Add 2 cups of rinsed long grain rice to the pot with the gungo peas.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of green seasoning, 2 tablespoons of butter, and salt to taste.

Cover the pot and let it cook on low for about 15 minutes.

Fluff the rice and remove the scotch bonnet pepper and thyme before serving.

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