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Authentic Jamaican Rice And Peas Recipes

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Jamaican Rice and Peas The Lemon Bowl®
Jamaican Rice and Peas The Lemon Bowl® from thelemonbowl.com

Description

Jamaican rice and peas is a delicious and traditional Caribbean dish. Despite its name, it's actually made with kidney beans and not peas. The dish is flavored with coconut milk, thyme, and scallions, giving it a rich and aromatic taste. It's typically served as a side dish with chicken, fish, or beef.

Prep Time

Preparation time for Jamaican rice and peas is about 10-15 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking time for Jamaican rice and peas is about 35-40 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of long-grain rice
  • 1 can of red kidney beans
  • 1 can of coconut milk
  • 3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 2 scallions
  • 3 cups of water

Equipment

  • A large pot with a lid
  • A sharp knife
  • A wooden spoon
  • A can opener
  • A measuring cup

Method

  1. Start by rinsing the rice several times until the water runs clear. This will remove excess starch from the rice and prevent it from becoming too sticky.
  2. Drain the can of kidney beans and set them aside.
  3. In a large pot, heat the coconut milk, water, thyme, garlic, salt, and scallions over medium heat.
  4. Add the rice and kidney beans to the pot and stir well.
  5. Add the scotch bonnet pepper to the pot. Be careful not to break the pepper, as it can be very spicy.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.
  7. Let the rice simmer for about 30-35 minutes until the liquid has been fully absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
  8. Remove the scotch bonnet pepper and serve the rice hot.

Notes

If you don't have access to fresh thyme, you can use dried thyme instead. Simply reduce the amount to about 1 tsp.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 210
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg

Recipe Tips

  • For added flavor, you can also add a small onion and some allspice berries to the pot.
  • Make sure to use a sharp knife when handling the scotch bonnet pepper, as it can be very spicy.
  • If you're worried about the heat, you can remove the seeds and membrane from the scotch bonnet pepper before adding it to the pot.
  • If you're serving this dish as a main course, you can add some cooked chicken or shrimp to the pot to make it more filling.

Enjoy your delicious and authentic Jamaican rice and peas!


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