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Jamaican side

Jamaican Rice and Peas

4 side portions.

Recipe bywjf.morris
JamaicanFor four
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Total time45 min
DifficultyEasy
Community ratingNew recipe
Per serving10.2g protein
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Method

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  1. 01

    Prepare the ingredients

    8 minHands-on

    Rinse and drain the rice and beans. Prepare the spring onions and garlic. Keep the optional chilli intact.

  2. 02

    Heat the cooking liquid

    4 minHands-on

    Put the coconut milk, water, spring onions, garlic, thyme, allspice and salt in a lidded saucepan and bring to a simmer.

  3. 03

    Add rice and beans

    2 minHands-on

    Add the rice and drained beans, stir once and nestle the intact chilli on top if using. Cover and turn to the lowest heat.

  4. 04

    Cook covered

    18 minHands-off · check as directed

    Cook for 15 to 18 minutes until the rice has absorbed the liquid.

  5. 05

    Turn off

    1 minHands-on

    Remove from the heat, keeping covered.

  6. 06

    Rest

    10 minHands-off · check as directed

    Rest covered for 10 minutes.

  7. 07

    Fluff and serve

    2 minHands-on

    Discard the thyme stems and whole chilli and fluff gently.

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