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Jamaican Style Rice and Peas

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, Rice and Peas is a staple dish often served alongside meats and is integral to family gatherings and celebrations. Traditionally made with pigeon peas or kidney beans, it showcases the island's rich agricultural heritage. Today, it is enjoyed globally, with variations adapting to local ingredients and tastes.

JamaicanJMmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup dry beans
4 cups water
1 tablespoon ginger
1 teaspoon dry thyme
1 scotch bonnet
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups white maltese rice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and effort.

1

Open the can of beans and pour it into the pot.

2

Add water to the pot.

3

Add ginger to the pot.

4

Add dry thyme to the pot (not fresh as intended).

5

Add scotch bonnet to the pot.

6

Add a little bit of oregano for flavor.

7

Add salt to the pot.

8

Leave the mixture to steam for a few minutes.

9

Pour in the washed white maltese rice.

10

Steam the rice for 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsteaming

Equipment Needed

potstrainermeasuring cupsspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Also Known As

Rice and PeasJamaican Rice and Peas

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