Rice and Peas

Name: Rice and Peas
Ingredients: 15 oz (420g) can pigeon peas (gandules) drained and rinsed; One 15 fl oz (420ml) can coconut milk; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup basmati or long grain rice; Cayenne pepper, for garnish

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

15 oz (420g) can pigeon peas (gandules) drained and rinsed
One 15 fl oz (420ml) can coconut milk
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup basmati or long grain rice
Cayenne pepper, for garnish

Directions

1

Bring the peas, coconut milk, onion, and green pepper to a simmer in a saucepan over low heat and cook for 5 minutes.
2

Season with salt and pepper.
3

Stir in the rice.
4

Cover and simmer for 35 minutes, or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
5

Sprinkle with cayenne pepper and serve hot.