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Jamaican Style Rice and Peas

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, Rice and Peas is a staple dish often served alongside meats and is integral to family gatherings and celebrations. Traditionally made with pigeon peas or kidney beans, it showcases the island's rich agricultural heritage. Today, it is enjoyed globally, with variations adapting to local ingredients and tastes.

JamaicanJMmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup red kidney beans
water
few cloves of garlic

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and effort.

1

Soak 1 cup of red kidney beans overnight in water.

2

The next day, check the beans for any bad grains and remove them.

3

Wash the red kidney beans thoroughly with water.

4

Fill a pot with water and add the washed red kidney beans.

5

Add a few cloves of garlic to the pot with the beans.

6

Soak the beans in the water with garlic for about 5 minutes before cooking.

7

Cook the beans for about 1 hour, adjusting the temperature as needed.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsteaming

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Rice and PeasJamaican Rice and Peas

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