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Jamaican Stewed Peas

Cultural Context

Originating from the Caribbean island of Jamaica, Stewed Peas is a beloved comfort food that showcases the region's rich agricultural produce, particularly beans and spices. Traditionally served with rice, this dish reflects the island's culinary heritage and is often enjoyed during family gatherings and festive occasions. Today, variations can be found across the Caribbean and beyond, with each culture adding its own twist to the recipe.

JamaicanJMmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lb pigtail
0.5 lb beef
8 chicken feet
4.5 cups red kidney beans
1 large onion
2 stalks scallion
3 tbsp fresh thyme
1 scotch bonnet pepper
2 tsp pimento seeds
3 cloves garlic
1 cup coconut milk
1.5 to 2 cups plain flour
1.5 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
1 tsp black pepper
0.5 tsp salt

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are lower in calories and canned beans save time.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces fat content while evaporated milk is more affordable.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: habanero

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, while habaneros are often cheaper.

allspice

🥗Healthier: mixed spices

💰Cheaper: nutmeg

Mixed spices can mimic the flavor profile while nutmeg is a cost-effective substitute.

1

Cut pigtail into pieces and wash in lemon juice.

2

Boil pigtail for 20 minutes to remove salt, then rinse.

3

Boil beef in a separate pot for 30 minutes to remove foam.

4

In a pot, add red kidney beans and water, boil until tender.

5

Add boiled pigtail and chicken feet to the pot with beans.

6

Add some onion and more water if needed, cover pot.

7

After 25 minutes, add the beef to the pot.

8

Prepare dough with flour and salt, adding cold water to form spinners.

9

Add spinners to the pot, then pour in coconut milk.

10

Add remaining onion, thyme, garlic, and whole scotch bonnet pepper.

11

Simmer for 15-20 minutes on medium heat, covered.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

potknifecutting boardglass bowl

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Also Known As

Stewed Red PeasJamaican Red Peas Stew

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