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Tamar’s Rice and Peas

Tamar’s Rice and Peas

Ingredients

  • 1 can of coconut milk
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 can of red kidney beans, drained
  • 1/4 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped or grated
  • 1 scallion, chopped on bias
  • 1 small piece of a green bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 sprigs of thyme
  • 6 pimento seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups rice
  • 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper

Yields: 6 servings

Preparation

Step

In a medium saucepot, combine the coconut milk and water, place over high heat and bring up to a simmer.

Step

Add the butter, beans, onion, garlic, scallions, green bell pepper, thyme sprigs, pimento seeds and salt, then bring to a boil.

Step

Add the rice and Scotch bonnet pepper and put a lid on the pan. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, for about 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender and fluffy.