Caribbean Rice and Peas
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.
Originálny recept od Forkin
- Celkový čas
- 55 min
- Porcie
- 4
- Náročnosť
- Stredná
- Na porciu
- 601 kcal
Príprava
Suroviny
- 250 glong grain rice, rinsed
- 400 gkidney bean, canned, drained and rinsed
- 400 mlcoconut milk, full-fat
- 240 mlwater
- 2 strúčikgarlic, minced
- 0,5 ksyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 ksscotch bonnet pepper, whole, pierced
- 3 gfresh thyme
- 0,5 lyžičkaallspice berry, crushed
- 1 lyžičkasalt
- 0,25 lyžičkablack pepper
Vybavenie
measuring cups · fork · knife · cutting board · measuring spoons · large pot
Postup
Krok za krokom
- 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.
Približne 2 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 10 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 1 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 1 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 2 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 25 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 5 min
Poznámka kuchára: This resting period allows the rice to finish steaming and become fluffy.
- 8
Fluff the rice and peas gently with a fork before serving.
Približne 1 min
Poznámka kuchára: Fluffing prevents the rice from clumping together.
Na porciu
Výživové údaje
- Kalórie
- 600,8kcal
- Bielkoviny
- 16,5g
- Sacharidy
- 82,1g
- Tuky
- 28g
- Vláknina
- 10,2g
- Cukry
- 5,8g
Odhad podľa množstva surovín v recepte. Hodnoty sa môžu líšiť podľa značiek a zámen.
Správne uchovanie
Store leftover rice and peas in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or vegetable broth to prevent drying out.
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