1Creado con IA
Rinse the long grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
Drain the kidney beans and rinse them as well to remove any canning liquid.
Finely chop the garlic cloves and slice the scallions.
In a medium-sized pot, combine the coconut milk and water and bring to a boil.
Add the rinsed kidney beans, chopped garlic, sliced scallions, thyme sprig, whole Scotch bonnet pepper, allspice berries, and salt to the pot.
Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Carefully add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir gently to distribute the ingredients.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice cook for 20-25 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat. Discard the thyme sprig and Scotch bonnet pepper.
Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains and incorporate the peas evenly.
Serve the rice and peas hot as a side dish or as a base for other Caribbean dishes.