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Rice and peas
Rinse rice. Combine with coconut milk, water, beans, thyme, spring onion, garlic, allspice and salt. Nestle the whole chilli on top. Do not pierce it.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Rice and peas take?
40 min all in โ 10 min prep, 30 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night โ about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Kidney beans โ Tinned black beans. Darker, still coconut rice and beans.
Any tips from this recipe?
Kidney beans are the usual 'peas'. Gungo (pigeon) peas are the other classic. Burst the bonnet and the pot becomes a dare.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.