Quickest Way to Make Jamaican Stew Peas & Rice

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is a leaner option and beef can be more affordable.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: habanero

Jalapeño offers a milder heat, while habanero is a similar substitute.

Pour boiling water over the cooked ham and let it sit for 15 minutes to reduce salt.

Chop onion, scallions, and bell peppers.

Add butter to a pot and melt it.

Add chopped onion, scallions, and bell peppers to the pot and sauté.

Soak red kidney beans overnight in water if using dry beans.

Add rinsed red kidney beans and water to the pot with sautéed vegetables.

Add a pinch of salt and stir.

Prepare spinners by mixing flour, salt, and water, then drop small bits into the stew.

Add half a teaspoon of sugar to the stew for flavor.

Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.

Serve the stew over steamed rice and with fried plantain.

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