HOW TO COOK RICE AND PEAS | BLACK BEANS RICE & PEAS JAMAICAN SYLE

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and widely available.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while milk is a budget-friendly alternative.

Add 10 cups of water to a pot and bring to a boil.

Wash the black beans and add them to the boiling water.

Add pimento seed, garlic, ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the pot.

Cover the pot and let the black beans cook for 1 hour and 20 minutes until soft.

Once the beans are soft, add 1 can of coconut milk and stir to combine.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, fresh thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, and 1 tablespoon of butter to the pot.

Optionally, add a leaf of onion for extra flavor and cook for 8 minutes.

After 8 minutes, add the washed basmati rice to the pot.

Optionally, add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar to balance the bitterness of the peas.

Mix the rice into the pot and check the liquid level, removing excess if necessary so it sits just above the rice.

Cover the pot and cook on low heat for just over 20 minutes until the rice is tender.

Use a fork to fluff the rice and ensure it doesn't stick to the scotch bonnet pepper.

Plate the rice and serve it with stew beef or other proteins.

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