/ How to Make Authentic Jamaican Style Gungo Rice & Peas | lesson#2| Sista J Caribbean Cuisine

gungo peas

🥗Healthier: green peas

💰Cheaper: canned kidney beans

Green peas are lower in calories, while kidney beans are more accessible.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces fat content, while evaporated milk is often less expensive.

Wash the gungo peas to remove any dry ones that float to the top.

Add gungo peas to a pot with water and cover it.

Add garlic to the pot with the gungo peas.

Pour in coconut milk into the pot.

Add scallions, ginger, pimento, thyme, complete seasoning, garlic powder, and salt to the pot.

Wash the rice until the water runs clear.

Add the washed rice to the pot with the gungo peas and other ingredients.

Adjust seasoning with more salt if desired.

Turn up the heat to bring the pot to a boil, then lower the flame and cover tightly.

Cook until the rice is tender and fluffy.

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