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Side Dish

Caribbean Rice and Peas

This traditional Caribbean side dish features fluffy rice cooked with kidney beans, coconut milk, and aromatic spices. It's a flavorful and comforting accompaniment to many main courses, offering a creamy texture and savory taste.

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Toplam süre
1 sa.
Porsiyon
4
Zorluk
Orta
Porsiyon başına
533 kcal
Caribbean Rice and Peas

Ön hazırlık

Malzemeler

  • 1,5 su bardağılong grain white rice, rinsed
  • 1 konserve kutusucanned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 konserve kutusufull-fat coconut milk
  • 1 su bardağıwater
  • 0,5 adetyellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 dişgarlic, minced
  • 0,5 adetscotch bonnet pepper, whole, pierced
  • 1 çay kaşığıfresh ginger, grated
  • 2 gfresh thyme
  • 0,75 çay kaşığısalt
  • 0,25 çay kaşığıblack pepper

Ekipman

fork · measuring cups · large pot · measuring spoons

Hazırlanışı

Adım adım

  1. 1

    Rinse the long grain white rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.

    Yaklaşık 2 dk.

    Aşçının notu: Rinsing removes excess starch, which helps prevent the rice from becoming sticky.

  2. 2

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the coconut milk and water.

    Yaklaşık 1 dk.

  3. 3

    Add the drained and rinsed canned kidney beans, chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, whole scotch bonnet pepper, grated fresh ginger, and fresh thyme sprig to the pot.

    Yaklaşık 2 dk.

    Aşçının notu: Be careful when handling the scotch bonnet pepper; avoid touching your eyes.

  4. 4

    Season with salt and black pepper.

  5. 5

    Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

    Yaklaşık 5 dk.

  6. 6

    Once boiling, stir in the rinsed long grain white rice.

  7. 7

    Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

    Yaklaşık 25 dk.

    Aşçının notu: Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain the steam and ensure even cooking.

  8. 8

    Carefully remove the scotch bonnet pepper and fresh thyme sprig from the pot.

    Yaklaşık 1 dk.

    Aşçının notu: The pepper provides flavor without overwhelming heat if removed before serving.

  9. 9

    Fluff the rice gently with a fork.

    Yaklaşık 1 dk.

  10. 10

    Cover the pot again and let the rice rest for 5 minutes off the heat.

    Yaklaşık 5 dk.

    Aşçının notu: This resting period allows the rice to fully absorb any remaining moisture and become even fluffier.

  11. 11

    Serve hot as a side dish.

Porsiyon başına

Besin değerleri

64%Puan
Kalori
532,8kcal
Protein
12,5g
Karbonhidrat
73,1g
Yağ
21,9g
Lif
5,2g
Şeker
3,9g

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Tazeliğini koruyun

Saklama

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

Yeniden ısıtma

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or coconut milk to prevent drying.