HOW TO MAKE THE BEST JAMAICAN RED PEAS SOUP #cookingclass #tutorial

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans offer similar nutrition, while canned beans save time.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

chicken back

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken breast is leaner, while thighs are often less expensive.

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell peppers provide flavor without heat, and jalapeños are usually cheaper.

Clean beef neckbones thoroughly and wash them.

Add beef neckbones to the instant pot with garlic and red kidney beans.

Season with salt and garlic ginger paste, and add steak seasoning.

Add pimento seeds and whole cloves to the instant pot.

Pressure cook the beef neckbones and beans together.

Marinate chicken foot with seasoning and let it sit until the beef is nearly cooked.

Check the beans for doneness; when the beef is almost done, add the marinated chicken foot.

Prepare ground provisions: cut cocoa, sweet potato (using half), and breadfruit into bite-sized pieces.

Knead flour to make cornmeal dumplings.

Boil water in a separate pot and add the dumplings and cut vegetables to it.

Once the meat and beans are cooked, add coconut milk to the boiling pot with the dumplings and vegetables.

Combine everything from the boiling pot into the instant pot with the cooked meat and beans.

Add chopped carrots and thyme to the pot.

Season the soup with scallions and country pepper.

Stir the pot frequently to prevent sticking and ensure enough liquid is present.

Simmer until the soup is thick and rich, ensuring all ingredients are cooked through.

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