DU RIZ AK POIS CONGO-HAITIAN RICE WITH PIGEON PEAS

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a pan.

Add 1 tbsp of ApS and fry until it starts to turn brown.

Add pigeon peas to the pan.

Stir in 2 cubes of Maggi.

Add 1/2 can of coconut milk (optional).

Add 1 whole pepper and some Simon persley.

Pour in 3 cups of water and 1 tbsp of salt.

Add butter to the mixture.

Let it boil for about 15 minutes.

Wash the rice twice.

Add 2 cups of rice to the boiling mixture.

Poke the rice to prevent clumping and burning.

Taste to check salt level and adjust if necessary.

Cover with foil to steam the rice.

Cook on medium-low for about 15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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