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In Jamaica, beans are often called peas. The combination of beans, rice, and coconut with peppers is sensational. You could practically live on this stuff!
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| What You Need: |
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1 cup dried kidney beans, rinsed
5 cups water (approximately)
1 13½-ounce can coconut milk
4 scallions, finely chopped
3 thin slices jalapeno pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 teaspoons dried thyme, whole
2 cups long-grain white rice
1½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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| How To Cook: |
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1. Place the beans and 4 cups of cold water in a 4-quart pot. Cover, bring to a boil, turn off the heat, and allow standing for 1 hour.
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2. Drain, and return the beans to the pot. Add the coconut milk, onion, jalapeno, garlic, thyme, and 1 cup of cold water.
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3. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until the beans are just tender. Drain the beans and return them to the pot, reserving the liquid.
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4. Add the rice, salt, and pepper to the pot. Measure the reserved liquid and add enough cold water to make 4 cups total.
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5. Add the liquid to the pot. Cover, bring to a boil, and reduce the .heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
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6. Add more salt and pepper if desired.
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