HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN AUTHENTIC STEW PEAS // THE BEST STEW PEAS WITH PIGTAIL AND CHICKEN 🇯🇲

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing coconut flavor.

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often less expensive and save time.

Wash the red kidney beans thoroughly to remove dirt and stones.

Cook the smaller beans in a pot to achieve a nice color for the stew.

Add pigtail to the pot of beans and cook.

Add chicken breast to the pot, ensuring it cooks properly without mashing up.

Make spinners (flour dumplings) by rolling flour into small pieces and dropping them into the pot.

Add scallions, thyme, all-purpose seasoning, pimento, and scotch bonnet pepper to the pot.

Taste the stew to check for flavor and adjust salt as needed.

Add bell pepper and onion to the pot.

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