This Is How To Cook Rice And Peas Like A PRO.. Detailed Step By Step Instructions

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and widely available.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while milk is a budget-friendly alternative.

Soak red kidney beans overnight with garlic to soften them.

Blend fresh coconut with warm water to extract milk.

Mix the soaked kidney beans with water in a pot and bring to a boil.

Add cold water to the boiling pot to maintain temperature.

Transfer the mixture to a different pot for cooking the rice.

Add roughly 4 cups of coconut milk to the pot with the beans and water.

Add thyme, scallion, sweet pepper, and a small amount of sugar to the pot.

Simmer the coconut milk mixture for 10-15 minutes to enhance flavors.

Add brown rice to the pot and mix well with the other ingredients.

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