INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup canola oil (or canola)
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2 garlic clove, minced
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1/2 medium onion, diced
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2 teaspoons creole spice
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2 cups uncooked long grain rice
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1 sprig fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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13.5 oz can (1 3/4 cups) coconut milk
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15.5 oz can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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2 small bay leaves
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salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
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3 1/4 cups chicken broth or water
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1 teaspoon chicken bouillon (optional)
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1 whole scotch bonnet pepper.
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1 teaspoons paprika(optional)