Jamaican Beans And Rice Dish |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 150 Minutes |
Ready In: 150 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Another recipe from Morant Bay Villas, a side dish for shrimp, jerk chicken, or escoveitch. It has some sweetness from the coconut milk and its own heat. Nothing in Jamaica happens quickly, and this recipe reflects the slower pace there. Read more . Kidney beans are slow simmered in coconut milk, then herbs and spices added, and finally cooked with the rice. Ingredients:
1-1/4 cups dry kidney beans |
1 cup coconut milk |
1 sprig fresh thyme |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
1/8 cup chopped green onions |
1 hot red chili pepper, sliced, and seeded |
2-1/4 cups uncooked brown rice |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, combine beans and coconut milk; cook for 2 hours on low heat.
2. Stir in thyme, garlic, onions and 2 to 4 slices chili pepper; simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Stir in rice and bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
4. Allow to sit for 5 - 10 minutes
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