Rice and Peas

Jamaican Rice and Peas

Ingredients:

1 cup Red Kidney Beans

2 cups rice

2 green onions

1 spring thyme

¾ cup coconut milk

1 scotch bonnet pepper

1 garlic

1 tbsp. margarine

Salt to taste

 Instructions:

1. Wash and soak peas overnight. (The water should be just enough to cover the peas)
2.  Add peas plus the same water in a pan with garlic to the stove on medium heat and allow to cook. OR Wash peas and add to a pressure cooker for 30-40 minutes or until peas are cooked.
3. Once the peas are almost cooked add coconut milk, green onion, thyme and scotch bonnet pepper to the pan. Allow the water to come to a boil.
4. Add rice, margarine and salt to the pan and allow to cook for 20-30 minutes. (Ensure liquid absorbs)
5. Near the end of cooking time, if the grains are not quite cooked, place a piece of plastic wrap on top of the rice and finish on low heat.  
6. When cooked, stir with a fork before serving.