Jamaican Cook-Up Rice
Source of Recipe
Vegetarian Times
List of Ingredients
3 1/2 cups water
2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
15-oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup canned coconut milk
2 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
1 Tbs. canola oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced
Recipe
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and Scotch bonnet pepper and cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
Stir in water, rice, beans, coconut milk and seasonings and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, cover and until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff rice with fork and let stand, covered, 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon rice onto plates and serve hot.
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