Jamaican Rice and Peas
This quick one-pot version of Jamaican rice and peas opts for kidney beans, with a kick from Scotch bonnet peppers and red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
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2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3 green onions, chopped
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3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
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1 (28 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
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2 cups chicken stock
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1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
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1 Scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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½ teaspoon ground allspice
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Description
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Rinse rice in a fine strainer.
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Heat oil in a large 5-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, green onions, and thyme; cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the rice, kidney beans, stock, coconut milk, Scotch bonnet pepper, salt, sugar, black pepper, red pepper flakes, allspice, and cayenne pepper.
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Bring to a boil, uncovered. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes.