Island Peas And Rice Recipes

ISLAND PEAS AND RICE

Steps:

• Combine coconut milk, chicken broth, raisins, and jerk seasoning in medium saucepan. Cover and bring to boil on high.
• Stir rice mix into boiling mixture.
• cover, return to boil, and cook 2 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Reduce to low:cook 20 minutes covered, without stirring, or until rice is tender.
• Stir in peas cover and cook 5-6 minutes until peas are heated.

PEAS AND RICE

Steps:

• In a medium pot set over medium heat, add the oil. Saute the celery, onions and green bell peppers for about 5 minutes. Stir in the seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the broth and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Add the rice and peas. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer until all liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove the bay leaves and add the oregano and parsley. Mix well and serve.

RICE WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Heat one tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted.
• Add rice, water, bay leaf and salt and bring to the boil. Cover closely and cook exactly 17 minutes.
• Meanwhile, if fresh peas are used, drop them into boiling salted water and cook one minute or less until tender. Do not overcook. Drain.
• Heat the remaining one tablespoon of butter in a saucepan and add the fresh or frozen peas. Cook, briefly, stirring gently. Stir the peas into the rice and serve.

ISLAND PEAS AND RICE

Steps:

• Combine coconut milk, chicken broth, raisins, and jerk seasoning in medium saucepan. Cover and bring to boil on high.
• Stir rice mix into boiling mixture. Cover and reduce heat to low; cook 22-25 minutes (covered), without stirring, or until most of liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Stir in peas; cover and cook 4-5 more minutes or until peas are heated. Fluff rice with fork and serve.