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Peas n' rice recipe
A flavorful Bahamian classic that’s easy to make!
Ingredients
- 300 g long grain rice
- 200 g green peas
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp thyme
How to make Peas n' rice
- Rinse 300 g of long grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear and set aside.
- In a pot, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat, then sauté 1 chopped onion and 2 minced cloves of garlic for about 3 minutes until soft.
- Pour in 400 ml of coconut milk along with 250 ml of water, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of thyme; bring to a boil.
- Add the rinsed rice into the pot, stirring well to combine, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15 minutes, until the rice absorbs the liquid completely.
- After 15 minutes, stir in 200 g of green peas, cooking uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving, garnishing with fresh thyme if you like.
What is Peas n' rice?
Peas n' rice is a traditional dish from Bahamas, simmered in one pot, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around coconut milk, long grain rice and green peas. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Peas n' rice take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 68 dishes built on coconut milk. The method runs to 7 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Peas n' rice?
Rinsing the rice prevents it from becoming gummy while cooking.
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