Rice & Peas

Jamaican cuisine practically revolves around rice and peas.

What you'll need:

• 1 medium sized can red kidney beans
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2 cups of rice
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 table spoon oil
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper (whole, do not chop up)
• 2 cups water

How it's prepared:

• Drain the liquid from the can of beans into a measuring cup
• Add the can of coconut milk and enough water to make four cups of liquid 
• Place liquids in a pot with beans, onions, garlic, thyme and oil, bring to a boil. 
• Add rice and stir for a minute. 
• Reduce heat to Medium-Low. Place scotch bonnet pepper on top of liquid and cover tightly for 30 minutes or until rice is cooked. 
• Remove scotch bonnet pepper before serving.

Additional Notes:

This recipes can also be made using other peas, such as pigeon peas. This recipe serves 4-5 adults.