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 porsiyon
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 diş garlic minced; 0,5 adet yellow onion finely chopped; 1 adet scotch bonnet pepper whole, pierced; 3 g fresh thyme; 0,5 çay kaşığı allspice berry crushed; 1 çay kaşığı salt; 0,25 çay kaşığı 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.

Forkin tarafından hazırlanan özgün tarif

Toplam süre: 55 dk.
Porsiyon: 4
Zorluk: Orta
Porsiyon başına: 601 kcal

VeganVejetaryenGlütensiz

Ön hazırlık

Malzemeler

250 glong grain rice, rinsed
400 gkidney bean, canned, drained and rinsed
400 mlcoconut milk, full-fat
240 mlwater
2 dişgarlic, minced
0,5 adetyellow onion, finely chopped
1 adetscotch bonnet pepper, whole, pierced
3 gfresh thyme
0,5 çay kaşığıallspice berry, crushed
1 çay kaşığısalt
0,25 çay kaşığıblack pepper

Ekipman

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

Hazırlanışı

Adım adım

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

Porsiyon başına

Besin değerleri

65%Puan

Kalori: 600,8kcal
Protein: 16,5g
Karbonhidrat: 82,1g
Yağ: 28g
Lif: 10,2g
Şeker: 5,8g

Tarifteki malzeme miktarlarından tahmin edilmiştir. Değerler markalara ve değişikliklere göre farklılık gösterebilir.

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 vegetable broth to prevent drying out.