Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant island of Jamaica?
Our Jamaican Rice and Peas recipe is more than just a dish; it’s a cultural experience. This flavorful blend of rice, coconut milk, red kidney beans, and a medley of spices has been a staple in Jamaican cuisine for generations. As tempting as it may be to confuse this with rice and beans(even though that’s what it is), don’t offend a yaad man by saying that, please.
Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen newbie, we’ve got you covered. We’ll share both an easy and a traditional recipe, so you can customize the experience to your liking. This will ensure that no matter your skill or interest level, we will give you a taste of my culture.
Jamaican Rice and Peas (Quick & Easy)
2 cans coconut milk
1 can red kidney beans
1 tbsp dry jerk seasoning (or any Caribbean all purpose blend)
1 tbsp kosher salt
3 cups Jasmine rice
2 cloves garlic
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Pour Two cans of coconut milk into a measuring cup, add water to make it 4 cups of liquid total. Add to the pot over high heat. Add untrained beans. Add all seasonings and bring to a rolling boil. Then add rice and bring to a rolling boil again. Stir well and reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer for 15-17 mins.
Jamaican Rice and Peas (Traditional)
2 cups coconut milk(from fresh coconuts)
4 cups of liquid the beans were cooked in
2 cups cooked red kidney beans
1 tbsp dry jerk seasoning(my recipe)
1 tbsp kosher salt
4 cups Jasmine rice
2 cloves garlic
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 Scotch Bonnet
1 stalk green onion/scallions
Pour coconut milk, beans and the liquid from the beans in your pot for rice. Bring to a boil and let it cook for 15 minutes over medium heat. Add all the seasonings to the liquid and let it boil for another 10 minutes. Turn the heat to high, Add rice, then cover and let come to a rolling boil.
Stir once and then cover over low heat. Allow rice to steam on low for between 15-15 minutes. Fluff the rice, and remove heat if the rice looks good. Serve and enjoy.
Now my recipe has no debate section, so if you don’t want to try the recipe, then that is your choice. In these recipes, I do not wash or rinse my rice. I specifically use jasmine rice. Also, the ratio of liquid to rice in my dishes are 1 1/2:1. The amount of time the rice takes to finish and the result you get are specific to my recipe.
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get cooking!
