Name: Jamaican Peas and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 110 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup dried red kidney beans (5.3 ounces; 150g); 3 medium cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon (9g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight; 1 1/2 cups (355ml) coconut milk (from one 13.5-ounce/400ml) can); 1 ounce (28g) peeled fresh ginger (about one 1-inch knob), smashed (optional); 4 scallions, root ends trimmed; 5 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper; 6 pimento (allspice) seeds; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups long-grain rice (1 pound 3 1/2 ounces; 550g), such as Carolina Gold

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

1h 50m

Total Time

This Jamaican peas and rice recipe combines red kidney beans, coconut milk, and aromatic seasonings like garlic, ginger, scallions, thyme, and Scotch bonnet pepper for a flavorful side dish. With a hint of spice and rich coconut flavor, this classic Jamaican dish is a perfect accompaniment to any meal.

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Servings: 8

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1 cup dried red kidney beans (5.3 ounces; 150g)

3 medium cloves garlic

1 tablespoon (9g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight

1 1/2 cups (355ml) coconut milk (from one 13.5-ounce/400ml) can)

1 ounce (28g) peeled fresh ginger (about one 1-inch knob), smashed (optional)

4 scallions, root ends trimmed

5 sprigs fresh thyme

1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper

6 pimento (allspice) seeds

Freshly ground black pepper

3 cups long-grain rice (1 pound 3 1/2 ounces; 550g), such as Carolina Gold

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

432kcal

21%
Fat

6g

0%
Saturated Fat

4g

0%
Carbohydrates

77g

3%
Fiber

4g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

14g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

742mg

37%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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