Browned-First Stew Peas | Non-Traditional Jamaican Stew Peas Recipe

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are nutritious and pinto beans are often less expensive.

thyme

🥗Healthier: oregano

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme is a cost-effective alternative with a similar flavor.

Boil pigtail for 30 minutes to remove excess salt.

Drain the pigtail and season with turmeric, paprika, and black pepper, then set aside.

Add a little oil to a pot and heat it.

Add white sugar to the pot to brown it.

Once the sugar is browned, add red kidney beans and garlic, then coconut milk, and combine.

Cover the pot and boil the peas, checking occasionally for water.

Prepare spinners by combining 1 cup of flour, caramel, and salt.

Add water gradually to the flour mixture, knead until firm, and shape into dumplings.

Add scallion, thyme, and a pierced habanero pepper to the pot.

Drop the dumplings into the pot and adjust the thickness as needed.

Once the desired thickness is reached, turn off the stove and serve.

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