Jamaican Rice and Peas
3
servings10
minutes25
minutes35
minutesJamaican rice and peas is a traditional Caribbean dish made with rice and kidney beans (referred to as “peas” in Jamaica) cooked in coconut milk and flavored with ingredients like scallions, thyme, garlic, Scotch bonnet peppers, and allspice. The dish is typically seasoned with salt and pepper and may include additional spices such as ginger or cloves. It’s a staple in Jamaican cuisine, often served as a side dish with meats like jerk chicken or pork. The coconut milk gives it a creamy texture, while the herbs and spices provide a rich, aromatic flavor.
Ingredients
1 1/2 tbsp oil
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 each small onion diced
3 each thinly sliced scallions
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp all spice ground
1 each bay leaves
1/2 each scotch bonnet, habanero or chili pepper
1 each 14oz cans Goya red kidney bean (see below)
1/2 can 14oz coconut milk
1 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup basmati rice
Directions
- Heat pan and add oil to medium-high heat
- Cook garlic, onion, scallions, thyme, allspice, bay leaves, and broken pepper, until onion is translucent.
- Add coconut milk, water, beans (with sauce) and salt. When it comes to a simmer, add rice then give it a quick stir and cover for 20 -25 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
- Fluff and serve immediately.
Notes
- A rice cooker like (instapot) can be used as well in this recipe. (However, the instruction to cook the rice should be followed since it is a pressure cooker)
- I used Goya small red kidney beans in sauce that is seasoned to add more depth of flavor: red label