Traditional Rice and Peas

Rice and Peas is a staple in many English speaking Caribbean nations, here's a few simple steps to recreate this favourite recipe.

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Difficulty Easy
Portions: 8
Total 30 min

Ingredients

  • 12 grams MAGGI® Rice it Up Chinese Fried Rice Seasoning
  • 2 Sprigs Thyme
  • 1 Teaspoon Allspice Powder (Pimento)
  • 1/4 Cup Onion Chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Escallion Chopped
  • 1 Unit Scotch Bonnet Whole
  • 2 Cups Red Kidney Beans (drained & liquids reserved)
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Butter
  • 2 Cups Cold Water
  • 3 Cups Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, uncooked
  • 1 Package MAGGI® Coconut Milk Powder (50g) dissolved in 2 cups lukewarm water

Instructions

  • 1.  Add MAGGI LIQUID COCONUT MILK, reserved liquid from peas and water to a pot and allow to come to a boil.
  • 2.  Add peas, onion, scallion, pimento, thyme, garlic, ginger, pepper, allow to simmer. Add MAGGI CHINESE FRIED RICE IT UP to the pot along with the rice and butter.
  • 3.  Cook until liquid evaporates. Once liquid evaporates completely lower flame and cover with a tight lid.
  • 4.  Allow rice to cook for approximately 15 minutes or until tender.

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