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Jamaican Rice and Peas
A Jamaican coconut rice dish with kidney beans, thyme, garlic, scallion, Scotch bonnet, and long-grain rice.
Medium⏱️ 12 hr 55 min📖 1 min readServes 6~410 kcal🇯🇲 Jamaican🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 40 min cook 720 min rest
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Timeline
Total 12 h 55 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating12 h
- Cooking40 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the legumes
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Dried red kidney beans
For the rice
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Long-grain rice
For cooking
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Coconut milk
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Water
For flavoring
- 3 dal Scallions
- 3 diş Garlic
- 3 dal Fresh thyme
- 1 adet Scotch bonnet pepper
For the spice mix
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Allspice
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the dried red kidney beans in water for 12 hours, then drain.
12 hr720:00 - 2
Boil the beans with 4 cups of water for 45 minutes, until tender.
45 min45:00 - 3
Rinse and drain the rice, cut the scallions into large pieces, and crush the garlic.
- 4
Add the coconut milk, rice, scallions, garlic, thyme, allspice, salt, and whole Scotch bonnet pepper to the bean pot.
- 5
Once it boils, close the lid and cook over low heat for 18 minutes, until the rice absorbs the liquid.
18 min18:00 - 6
Turn off the heat and remove the pepper and thyme sprigs.
- 7
Rest the rice for 10 minutes and fluff it with a fork.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Leave the Scotch bonnet pepper whole and do not burst it; its aroma passes into the rice without making it uncontrollably hot.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve rice and peas as a Caribbean-style side dish with optional jerk chicken, lemony salad, or roasted vegetables.
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- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~410
kcal calories
10
g protein
68
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 68%Fat 22%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Jamaican Rice and Peas make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Jamaican Rice and Peas take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 40 minutes, including 720 minutes of passive resting; 775 minutes in total.Is Jamaican Rice and Peas difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Jamaican Rice and Peas have?
Approximately 410 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 68g, fat: 10g.Is Jamaican Rice and Peas allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Jamaican Rice and Peas belong to?
This recipe belongs to Jamaican cuisine.How many ingredients does Jamaican Rice and Peas need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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