Jamaican rice and peas

Name: Jamaican rice and peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 50g / 3 tbsp unsalted butter ((or 2 tbsp canola or veg oil)); 2 garlic cloves (, finely minced); 1 small onion (, finely chopped); 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp all spice powder ((sub mixed spice)); 2 bay leaves (, preferably fresh); 1 scotch bonnet or habanero chilli - any colour ((optional), keep whole (Note 1)); 2 x 400g / 14oz cans red kidney beans (, drained (Note 2)); 1 x 400 ml / 14oz coconut milk (, full fat (Note 3)); 1 cup water; 1 tsp cooking salt; 2 cups long grain white rice ((Note 4))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:45min

Recipe video above. Perfumed with thyme and all spice with a hint of traditional warmth from fresh chilli, this Jamaican coconut rice makes the perfect side dish for tropical themed foods such as Jerk Fish or Chicken, with a side of Jamaican slaw!Baking is best - Ordinarily, this dish is prepared on the stove. But I find the most fuss-free way to make coconut rice is in the oven.Fluffier, no scorched base, entirely hands off. Try it. You'll be converted for life!

Updated at: Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:57:30 GMT