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                                            Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                4 cups long-grain rice, rinsed well  |  
                                                5 1/2 cups water  |  
                                                2 cups coconut milk  |  
                                                3 to 4 cups pigeon peas, cooked and drained  |  
                                                1 cup scallions, chopped  |  
                                                8 sprigs thyme  |  
                                                1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole  |  
                                                1/4 cup olive oil  |  
                                                salt to taste  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Over high heat in a heavy-bottomed stock pot, combine and stir all the ingredients. Bring to a boil uncovered, then reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, rice should be cooked.                              | 
                         
                         
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