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 porții
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 cățel garlic minced; 0,5 buc. yellow onion finely chopped; 1 buc. scotch bonnet pepper whole, pierced; 3 g fresh thyme; 0,5 linguriță allspice berry crushed; 1 linguriță salt; 0,25 linguriță 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.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 55 min.
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Medie
Per porție: 601 kcal

VeganDietă vegetarianăFără gluten

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

250 glong grain rice, rinsed
400 gkidney bean, canned, drained and rinsed
400 mlcoconut milk, full-fat
240 mlwater
2 cățelgarlic, minced
0,5 buc.yellow onion, finely chopped
1 buc.scotch bonnet pepper, whole, pierced
3 gfresh thyme
0,5 lingurițăallspice berry, crushed
1 lingurițăsalt
0,25 lingurițăblack pepper

Ustensile

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

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

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.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 25 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: This resting period allows the rice to finish steaming and become fluffy.
8
Fluff the rice and peas gently with a fork before serving.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: Fluffing prevents the rice from clumping together.

Per porție

Valori nutriționale

65%Scor

Calorii: 600,8kcal
Proteine: 16,5g
Carbohidrați: 82,1g
Grăsimi: 28g
Fibre: 10,2g
Zahăr: 5,8g

Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.

Păstrează gustul bun

Păstrare

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

Reîncălzire

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