Jamaican Rice And Pigeon Peas

Jamaican Pigeon Peas And Rice is very tasty and popular Jamaican one pot side, made with pigeon peas also known as Gungo peas in Jamaica and cooked in seasoned coconut milk.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Jamaican

Keyword: Jamaican Rice And Pigeon Peas

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 50

Servings: servings

Calories: 7kcal

Ingredients

1 14-ounce can coconut milk
2 1/2 cups water
1 15-ounce can pigeon peas
1 small onion chopped
2 green onions chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger grated
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 sprigs thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt or to taste
3 cups brown rice
1 Scotch Bonnet pepper

Instructions

Wash rice in a large mesh strainer, drain and set aside. Add coconut milk, water, pigeon peas, onion, green onions, garlic, ginger, allspice, thyme, and salt to a large pot on medium-high heat.
Bring to boil, and allow to cook for 3 minutes. Add rice and Scotch bonnet pepper and bring to boil again, cover pot and reduce to simmer for 40-45 minutes or until rice is tender.
Fluffy rice with a fork and serve.

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