Rice And Peas

10 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried pigeon peas or 1 cup kidney bean
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 cups coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 hot chili pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 2 1/2 cups rice (long grain white)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large saucepan, soak the beans in the water overnight.
  2. 2
    Using the same water, bring the beans to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender. Beans should remain whole.
  3. 3
    Add the rest of the ingredients, except the rice, and boil for 5 minutes uncovered.
  4. 4
    Add the rice. Stir, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  5. 5
    Serve with a green salad and fried plantains, or with barbecued chicken.

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