Rice and Peas

To make a dish from good to absolutely delicious there has to be a partner with the main ingredient. For example, eggs go well with pancakes, or chicken with mac and cheese. With most Caribbean dishes, rice accompanies most of our dishes. Here is a personal favorite of mine and hopefully yours as well. I normally use a rice cooker due to the fact it won't burn the rice but a pot is fine, just keep a cloe eye on it. Enjoy!!!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium sized can red kidney beans
• 1 can coconut milk
• 3 cups of rice
• 1 small Scallion, chopped (More commonly know as green onion)
• 2 clove garlic, chopped (Add more if desired, and garlic powder works as well)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper (whole, do not chop up)(optional)
• 2 cup water

Preparation:

1. Add both the beans and coconut milk into a pot along with the water, scallion, garlic, and thyme.
2. Turn stove to medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
3. Add rice and pepper, then cover.
4. Cook until rice is set and most of the liquid is gone.
5. Turn stove to low and let it cook for another 10-15 minutes until rice is soft.
6. Take pepper out and serve.