How to make JAMAICAN STYLE RICE AND PEAS

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.

Wash the red kidney beans thoroughly.

Add water to the pot and start cooking the beans.

Add salt, garlic, and pimento seed to the pot with the beans.

Pour in the coconut milk to the pot.

Cook the coconut milk to release the oils into the dish.

Add thyme, scallion, scotch bonnet pepper, and a tablespoon of sugar to the pot.

Wash the white rice until the water runs clear, then let it sit for 20 minutes.

Drain the rice and add it to the pot with the beans and coconut milk mixture.

Mix the rice well to distribute the beans throughout.

Turn the flame down to prevent burning the rice.

Ensure the water level is sufficient, with a couple of greens visible above the water.

Remove the thyme sprig from the pot.

Cover the pot and allow the rice to steam on the lowest setting for 10 to 15 minutes.

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