*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Rice
                Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----COCONUT MILK-----
   1       sm           Coconut
   4       c            Water
                        -----RICE AND PEAS-----
   1       cn           Red beans
   1       md           Onion
   1       bn           Green onions
   1       tb           Dried thyme leaves
   1       t            Ground allspice
   2       ea           Garlic cloves, minced
   1       t            Salt
   2       lb           Rice
                        Water

  Take coconut out of shell and process or grate it in
  the water, then squeeze it through double-layered
  cheesecloth.  Use only the liquid; throw gratings
  away. It works better if you let it sit for an hour or
  so before sieving. Cook the beans in the coconut milk
  for one hour (simmering).  Chop onion and scallions
  and add with thyme, allspice, garlic, 1 tsp salt and 2
  lbs rice. Add water to cover + one inch over top of
  rice and beans mixture. (use 1st knuckle to guess).
  Bring to a boil, turn down heat and simmer, covered,
  40 minutes or until rice is done.
 


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