How to make Haitian rice with Lima Beans (Diri ak pwa tchous)

lima beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often less expensive and quicker to prepare.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

Add oil to the pot.

Add egg peas to the oil.

Add extra onions and minced garlic.

Add a few cloves to the mixture.

Add dry shrimp to the pot and let it fry.

Turn the stove down to a number four.

Add thyme and chicken base.

Add adobo seasoning and seasoning salt.

Add coconut milk and parsley to the pot.

Cover the pot and let it cook to infuse flavors into the beans.

Stir the mixture after a while.

Add chopped tomatoes to the pot for color.

Turn the stove back on high and add water (using the same jar from the coconut milk).

Allow the mixture to come to a boil.

Add a scotch bonnet pepper for flavor.

Taste the mixture to check for seasoning.

Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear (about three times).

Eyeball the amount of rice needed and add it to the pot.

Stir the rice into the mixture.

Allow the liquid to evaporate.

Push the rice down to ensure it's not sticking.

Cover the pot with a lid and turn the stove down to a number two.

If the lid is not tight, add parchment paper to trap heat.

Let the rice cook and return to check on it later.

Remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving.

Fluff the rice before serving.

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