Side Dish

Caribbean Rice and Peas

Name: Caribbean Rice and Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 porcí
Cuisine: caribbean
Ingredients: 250 g long grain rice rinsed; 400 g kidney bean canned, drained and rinsed; 400 ml coconut milk full-fat; 240 ml water; 2 stroužek garlic minced; 0,5 ks yellow onion finely chopped; 1 ks scotch bonnet pepper whole, pierced; 3 g fresh thyme; 0,5 lžička allspice berry crushed; 1 lžička salt; 0,25 lžička black pepper

A flavorful and vibrant side dish, Caribbean Rice and Peas combines long-grain rice with kidney beans, coconut milk, and aromatic spices. It's a staple for many Caribbean meals, offering a rich, creamy texture and savory taste. This vegan version captures the authentic essence of the dish.

Originální recept od Forkin

Celkový čas: 55 min
Počet porcí: 4
Obtížnost: Střední
Na porci: 601 kcal

VeganskéVegetariánskéBez lepku

Příprava surovin

Suroviny

250 glong grain rice, rinsed
400 gkidney bean, canned, drained and rinsed
400 mlcoconut milk, full-fat
240 mlwater
2 stroužekgarlic, minced
0,5 ksyellow onion, finely chopped
1 ksscotch bonnet pepper, whole, pierced
3 gfresh thyme
0,5 lžičkaallspice berry, crushed
1 lžičkasalt
0,25 lžičkablack pepper

Vybavení

measuring cups · fork · knife · cutting board · measuring spoons · large pot

Postup

Krok za krokem

1
Combine the coconut milk, water, minced garlic, chopped yellow onion, whole scotch bonnet pepper, fresh thyme sprigs, crushed allspice berries, salt, and black pepper in a large pot or saucepan.
Přibližně 2 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Be careful when handling scotch bonnet peppers; avoid touching your face and wash hands thoroughly.
2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Přibližně 10 min
Poznámka kuchaře: The simmer helps to infuse the coconut milk with all the aromatic spices.
3
Remove and discard the scotch bonnet pepper and thyme sprigs from the pot.
Přibližně 1 min
Poznámka kuchaře: If you prefer a spicier dish, you can leave the pepper in for longer or gently press it before removing.
4
Stir in the rinsed long grain rice and drained kidney beans.
Přibližně 1 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Rinsing the rice helps remove excess starch, preventing it from becoming too sticky.
5
Bring the liquid back to a gentle simmer, then cover the pot tightly and reduce the heat to very low.
Přibližně 2 min
Poznámka kuchaře: A tight-fitting lid is crucial for proper steam cooking of the rice.
6
Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
Přibližně 25 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to keep the steam trapped inside.
7
Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
Přibližně 5 min
Poznámka kuchaře: This resting period allows the rice to finish steaming and become fluffy.
8
Fluff the rice and peas gently with a fork before serving.
Přibližně 1 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Fluffing prevents the rice from clumping together.

Na porci

Výživové hodnoty

65%Skóre

Kalorie: 600,8kcal
Bílkoviny: 16,5g
Sacharidy: 82,1g
Tuky: 28g
Vláknina: 10,2g
Cukry: 5,8g

Odhad podle množství surovin v receptu. Hodnoty se mohou lišit podle značek a náhrad.

Uchovejte správně

Skladování

Store leftover rice and peas in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Ohřívání

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or vegetable broth to prevent drying out.