HOW TO COOK BEEF COOK UP RICE,BEST GUYANESE PEAS COOK UP RICE , GUYANESE BLACK EYE PEAS COOK UP

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

black eye peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more affordable and save cooking time.

Soak black eye peas overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked peas.

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced bell pepper, carrot, and scallions; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add soaked black eye peas and stir to combine with the vegetables.

Pour in coconut milk and enough water to cover the peas; add thyme and bay leaves.

Season with salt and black pepper; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until peas are tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Stir in rice and pimento peppers; add more water if needed.

Cover and cook on low heat until rice is fluffy and liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and serve with lime wedges.

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