JAMAICAN FOOD | RICE AND PEAS USING COW PEAS | JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS | SHELLZ HOMESTYLE KITCHEN

In a pressure cooker, add 1 cup of cow peas and 3 cups of water with a few cloves of garlic.

Pressure cook for about 20 minutes.

After cooking, taste the peas to check if they are done.

Transfer the peas to another pot.

Add a tin of coconut milk to the pot.

Cut a piece of cream bar coconut and add it to the pot.

Let the mixture boil for about 10 minutes.

Add 3 scallions, fresh thyme, 3 crushed garlic cloves, and a pinch of ginger to the pot.

Add 2 heaped teaspoons of all-purpose seasoning and stir.

Add the rice to the pot and stir well.

Adjust the liquid level if necessary, ensuring it's just below the surface of the rice.

Cover the pot with cling film and then with foil.

Reduce the heat to low and let it steam for about 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, carefully remove the plastic and fluff the rice with a fork.

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