Trini Calypso Rice And Peas Recipes

TRINIDADIAN PEAS AND RICE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients into rice cooker or large pot, turn on and follow your rice cooker's directions, or in a pot, bring to boil, simmer for 15 minutes until rice is almost cooked, cover and let sit for further 10 minutes.
• Serve with sprinkle of coriander, and hot sauce to taste.

CALYPSO RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring broth and pineapple juice to a boil over high heat.
• Add remaining ingredients except parsley.
• Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered for 5 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
• Fluff rice with a fork and serve with fresh parsley prinkled on top, if desired.

TRINI CALYPSO RICE AND PEAS RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, thyme, cilantro, garlic and green onions until softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Add peas and squash. Cook until squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add rice, salt, water, coconut milk and butter. Stir until ingredients are mixed. Cover tightly and simmer over low heat until rice is cooked, 20 to 25 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving and season with pepper to taste. This recipe yields 12 servings. Each serving: 304 calories; 216 mg sodium; 3 mg cholesterol; 10 grams fat; 49 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams protein; 1.49 grams fiber.