Jamaican Rice & Beans

[Dano]

This makes a good base for my previous post of Jamaican Jerk Chicken!


Water
400ml can unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup white long grain rice
1 19oz can red kidney beans, rinsed well(can use a 26oz can if you want more beans)
2 green onions, fine chop
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
Dash of kosher salt and cracked black pepper

In a large measuring cup or pyrex, combine coconut milk and enough water to measure 2 1/4 cups (560ml)
Pour into pot or saucepan, whisk well to mix
Add rice, beans, onions, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper
Bring to boil over med-high heat
Reduce to low heat and simmer, covered, for about 20 mins or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed
Remove from heat, let stand 5 mins, fluff with fork

[Jim O]

Sounds good. I think I'll sub black beans for the kidney beans,as the wife prefers them.

[Dano]

Sounds good!  I was also told you can sub in peas but I prefer the beans. 

[waycoolcat]

Thanks for sharing, I copied it down to try. I'm thinking with black beans or pinto beans.

[Habanero Smoker]

I love Jamaican Beans (Peas) & Rice. Try adding some fresh grated ginger at the very end. If you can find Pigeon Peas, they are the best. You can find them in the Hispanic section, Goya is the most popular brand. I also will throw in a 1/2 habanero (do not cut it up), right at the beginning, and remove it when the rice is done. Most will throw in a whole habanero that has been pierced with a knife in several places, and discard the pepper when the rice is done.

[barbquebec]

...so many variations on a theme here and I agree with using pigeon peas instead of beans...had this in Trinidad and it's a keeper...
http://caribbeanpot.com/tag/trinidad-pelau/

[Dano]

Awesome, thanks everyone for the suggestions and sharing.  I love it when a plan comes together.