jamaican rice and peas

How To Make jamaican rice and peas

• 1

  Soak black eyed peas, drain, put in a pot with 3 cups water and chopped garlic.
• 2

  Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the beans are almost tender, about 40 minutes.
• 3

  Stir in: coconut milk, thyme, scallions, chile pepper, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
• 4

  Stir 2 cups long grain white rice and return to a boil.
• 5

  Stir once. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 20 minutes.
• 6

  Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs, scallions, and chile pepper, and fluff with a fork before serving.
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