Classic Stew Peas Jamaican Style

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is a leaner option, while beef is often less expensive.

Boil 2 cups of red kidney beans in 14 cups of water on high heat.

Cover the pot and let the beans boil for about 2 and a half hours until soft.

Taste the beans periodically to check if they are still salty while boiling.

In a separate pot, boil 3 pieces of pigtail and 3 pieces of salt beef to reduce saltiness, boiling it out twice if necessary.

After 2 hours, add another 2 cups of water to the beans to continue boiling.

Check the beans for doneness, they should be mixed with cooked and uncooked peas, and may need another 45 minutes.

Chop the pigtail and salt beef once they are ready and set aside.

Make dumpling dough with flour, salt, and water, rolling it into spinners.

Add chopped scallion and thyme to the boiling beans.

Add pimento seeds and the scotch bonnet pepper to the pot.

Season the stew with all-purpose seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and meat seasoning, being cautious of the salt from the pigtail and salt beef.

Serve the stew peas with white rice and optional sides like avocado, tomato, or lettuce.

Cooking Techniques

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