Jamaican Rice and Peas (Coconut Rice and Beans)
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4.6
Jamaican Rice and Peas (Coconut Rice and Beans)
Description
This Jamaican Rice and Peas recipe starts by sautéing onion and garlic in butter for a gentle aromatic base. Uncooked rice is added along with coconut milk, water, bay leaf, thyme, and ground black pepper, then brought to a boil before simmering covered to absorb the liquid. Cooked red beans or pigeon peas are stirred in to finish cooking with the rice, infusing it with their flavor and texture. Seasoning with salt is adjusted after cooking.
The finished rice is tender with a mild coconut creaminess balanced by herbaceous and peppery notes from the spices. Removing the bay leaf before serving ensures a smooth bite. This dish acts as a staple side across Jamaican cuisine, pairing well with stewed meats or fish.
The recipe was refined to enhance authentic Jamaican flavors, reflecting the traditional use of coconut milk and herbs in rice and peas dishes.
Ingredients
- ½ tsp butter unsalted
- ½ onion diced
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1 c rice dry
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper ground
- 1 c water
- ½ c coconut milk (canned)
- ½ c red beans kidney beans or pigeon peas, cooked
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat butter in a medium saucepan. Add onion and garlic, and sauté 1-2 minutes over medium heat.
- Add rice, bay, thyme, pepper, water, and coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
- Add the beans and continue to cook, covered, until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf and mix in the salt. Let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes to finish steaming.
- Taste the rice and adjust the salt and pepper as desired.
Notes
- This version uses cooked red beans or pigeon peas, which should be well drained before adding to the rice.
- Adjust salt and pepper after cooking to taste for best flavor balance.
- The recipe blends coconut milk and herbs for an authentic Jamaican flavor updated from earlier versions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6- 7 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
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