Jamaican Rice and Red Beans
An authentic, flavorful, and comforting Jamaican dish, combining fluffy rice and red beans in a rich coconut milk sauce. Infused with exotic spices and fresh herbs, this vegetarian dish will delight Caribbean cuisine lovers.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 cups white rice
- 1.27 cups coconut milk
- 15.87 oz red kidney beans
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 scallions
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 Scotch Bonnet pepper
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- 1
Pour the rice, coconut milk, red kidney beans, water, salt, allspice, and black pepper into a large pot. Stir to combine well.
- 2
Arrange the scallions, thyme, and Scotch Bonnet pepper on top.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 4
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 18 minutes.
- 5
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 6
Remove the scallions, thyme, and Scotch Bonnet pepper.
- 7
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
💡 Chef's Tip
High-quality coconut milk significantly enhances the flavor. The Scotch Bonnet pepper adds subtle heat but can be removed before serving for less spice. Perfect recipe for make-ahead.
