Restaurant-Style Rice & Peas: The Secret to Flavor 🌿🔥

Description:
Craving that authentic, restaurant-style rice and peas? 🍛 This recipe unlocks the secret to perfectly fluffy, flavorful rice infused with aromatic herbs, creamy coconut milk, and tender peas. Whether you're serving it with jerk chicken, curry, or enjoying it solo, this Caribbean classic is sure to impress. ✨

Easy to make and packed with bold flavors, this dish is perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or adding a tropical twist to your table. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more restaurant-style recipes! 🍽️💚

🍚 Authentic Rice & Peas Recipe
Ingredients:

2 cups long-grain rice (preferably basmati or jasmine)
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1 cup canned or cooked kidney beans (or pigeon peas)
2 cups water or vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
2 scallions, chopped
1 Scotch bonnet pepper (whole, for flavor without too much heat)
1 tsp allspice
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tbsp butter or coconut oil (optional, for richness)
Instructions:

Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a pot, combine coconut milk, water (or broth), garlic, thyme, scallions, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Bring to a boil.
Add rice, kidney beans, allspice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Remove Scotch bonnet pepper and thyme stems. Fluff rice with a fork and add butter or coconut oil if desired.
Serve hot with your favorite Caribbean dishes! 🇯🇲✨
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