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 porcije
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 strok garlic minced; 0,5 kos yellow onion finely chopped; 1 kos scotch bonnet pepper whole, pierced; 3 g fresh thyme; 0,5 žlička allspice berry crushed; 1 žlička salt; 0,25 žlička 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.

Izvirni recept avtorja Forkin

Skupni čas: 55 min
Porcije: 4
Zahtevnost: Srednje
Na porcijo: 601 kcal

VeganskoVegetarijanskoBrez glutena

Priprava

Sestavine

250 glong grain rice, rinsed
400 gkidney bean, canned, drained and rinsed
400 mlcoconut milk, full-fat
240 mlwater
2 strokgarlic, minced
0,5 kosyellow onion, finely chopped
1 kosscotch bonnet pepper, whole, pierced
3 gfresh thyme
0,5 žličkaallspice berry, crushed
1 žličkasalt
0,25 žličkablack pepper

Oprema

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

Postopek

Korak za korakom

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

Na porcijo

Hranilne vrednosti

65%Ocena

Kalorije: 600,8kcal
Beljakovine: 16,5g
Ogljikovi hidrati: 82,1g
Maščobe: 28g
Vlaknine: 10,2g
Sladkorji: 5,8g

Ocena temelji na količinah sestavin v receptu. Vrednosti se lahko razlikujejo glede na znamke in zamenjave.

Pravilno shranjevanje

Shranjevanje

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

Pogrevanje

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