Easy Jamaican Rice and Peas [+VIDEO]
This simple Jamaican Rice and Peas dish pays homage to the traditional version that can be found all over Jamaica. Take a trip through this dish where I utilize simple pantry staples like canned red kidney beans, spices, long grain rice and coconut milk to make the perfect side dish for any meal.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- olive oil to taste - or substitute with water
- 2 cloves fresh garlic diced
- ¾ tsp allspice
- 1½ tsp salt
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cups long grain rice rinsed and cleaned
- 1 can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 can red kidney beans (not drained)
- 1 cup water
- a few sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 green onions
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot sauté the diced garlic in oil (or water) over low medium heat until fragrant.olive oil, 2 cloves fresh garlic
- Add in the dry seasonings and stir.¾ tsp allspice, 1½ tsp salt
- Add in the rice and combine with the seasonings and garlic.2 cups long grain rice
- To the same pot, add the coconut milk, red beans, and water.1 can unsweetened coconut milk, 1 can red kidney beans, 1 cup water
- Overtop of the other ingredients lay the fresh thyme, green onions, and scotch bonnet.a few sprigs fresh thyme, 3 green onions, 1 scotch bonnet pepper
- Increase the heat to bring the pot to a boil. Once boiling reduce the heat to a simmer, covering with a lid.
- Once the rice is cooked, remove the thyme, green onions and scotch bonnet pepper from overtop and fluff the rice with a fork. Enjoy!