Jamaican Rice 'n Peas
INGREDIENTS
250gms Dried Red Kidney Beans - Soak overnight
- Wash Well
1 Can Coconut Milk (400mls)
2 teaspoons Mama Blu’s Dis Da Mild Wan Chilli Sauce - if you like it Hot 1teaspoon Voodoo Chilli
1 Bacon Rasher (Optional)
½ bunch Thyme -Tie into a bunch with Twine
700gms Long Grain Rice
½ bunch Spring Onions or Escalions - finely sliced
water
salt & pepper
METHOD
~ Wash Kidney Beans
~ Place the Kidney Beans in a large Sauce Pan & bring to the boil with the Coconut Milk & water to Cover
(DO NOT ADD SALT AT THIS STAGE)
~ Add the Red chillis & bacon
~ Simmer until the Kidney Beans are soft – Add more water if needed
~ Once the Kidney Beans are soft – Add the Rice, Thyme, Spring Onions, Salt & Pepper
~ Slowly bring to the boil on medium heat
~ Cover & simmer on a low heat until all the liquid has evaporated & the Rice is cooked
~ If using Bacon, remove before serving.
A Jamaican Staple goes with just about everything Savory especially Curried Goat, Oxtail, Jerk Chicken, Lamb & Fish to name a few