Rice & Peas

Ingredients

1 1/2 pound red peas
1 pound rice
1 small onion
4 stalks scallion
1 whole scotch bonnet pepper
1 sprig thyme
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp butter
1 cup coconut milk
2 tbsp Thalia’s Pimento Cooking Oil

Method

1. In a medium pot, boil peas until tender.

2. Add coconut milk, butter, scallion, garlic, thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, onion, salt and Thalia’s Pimento Cooking Oil. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.

3. Add rice and stir. Add a little more water if necessary to ensure the liquid covers the rice.

4. Allow to boil on medium heat until the rice has absorbed all the water.

5. Reduce the flame to low heat, and allow to cook until rice grains have softened and cut easily with a fork.