Field Peas & Rice in Coconut Milk

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

field peas

🥗Healthier: green peas

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Green peas are more widely available and less expensive.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: bulk rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity at a lower cost.

Rinse field peas under cold water and soak them for 2-4 hours.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add soaked field peas to the pot and stir to combine with the aromatics.

Pour in coconut milk and enough water to cover the peas by an inch.

Add thyme, bay leaves, and black pepper to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for about 30-40 minutes until peas are tender.

Stir in rinsed white rice and add salt to taste.

Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes or until rice is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.

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