Nevisian Coconut Rice And Peas

Nevisian Coconut Rice and Peas is a traditional dish from the beautiful island of Nevis, known for its delicious blend of flavors and aromatic spices.

Nevisian Coconut Rice And Peas

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a pot, combine the rice, coconut milk, water, kidney beans, onion, garlic, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper.
  2. Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Remove the scotch bonnet pepper and thyme sprig, then fluff the rice with a fork.
  5. Season with salt to taste and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
5g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Pot Spoon Cooking fork

Tools

Cutting board Knife

Serving suggestions

Nevisian Coconut Rice and Peas pairs well with grilled fish or jerk chicken.

Tips & tricks

For a milder flavor, remove the seeds and membrane from the scotch bonnet pepper before adding it to the pot.

Cost

$8