How to Make Jamaican Rice and Peas

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The Island of Jamaica has delivered many a tasty and original recipe. The traditional dish of Jamaican rice and peas is a flavorful treat that acts a wonderful side dish or it can be enjoyed on its own. This is a quick method of preparing it.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

A sprig of thyme
2 cups of water
2 cups of rice
Heavy saucepan or pot
A dash of salt and black pepper
3 pimento seeds
5 ounces of coconut cream
A can of red kidney beans
Measuring cup
2 stalks of scallion
2 pieces of bacon

Step 1

Put the beans into a heavy saucepan or pot.
Step 2

Pour the coconut cream over the beans and bring to a simmer.
Step 3

Place all ingredients except for the rice into the saucepan and stir for a few seconds.
Step 4

Cover the pot and allow ingredients to simmer for about 8 or 9 minutes.
Step 5

Add the rice and bring to a boil giving it an occasional stir to separate rice.
Step 6

Reduce heat and then cover the pot, cooking until all the liquid has been absorbed.

Tips & Warnings

Keeping a close watch while cooking rice and peas is essential because of the increase and reduction in temperature.
One can use dried red kidney beans if they are soaked in water for 24 hours before cooking.
Stir carefully when cooking so as not to burst the pimento seeds.

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