🥥Coconut milk and salted pigtail are essential ingredients that give the dish its unique flavor.
🌶️The addition of scotch bonnet pepper adds a delicious spicy kick to the rice and peas.
🍚You can use any type of rice to make this dish, but purple rice adds a vibrant color to the final result.
🍗In Jamaica, rice and peas are often served with chicken as a complete meal.
🥗You can also enjoy the rice and peas with a side salad for a lighter and healthier option.
What is the purpose of using pigtail or salted beef in the dish?
—The pigtail or salted beef adds a savory and pickled flavor to the rice and peas.
Can I use canned kidney beans instead of red peas?
—Yes, canned kidney beans can be used as a substitute for red peas in this recipe.
How long does it take to cook the rice and peas?
—The rice and peas should be simmered for about one hour, until both the pigtail and peas are soft.
Can I skip the scotch bonnet pepper if I don't like spicy food?
—If you prefer milder flavors, you can reduce the amount of scotch bonnet pepper or omit it altogether.
Is there a vegetarian version of this dish?
—Yes, you can make a vegetarian version by omitting the pigtail and using vegetable broth instead of water.
00:00Introduction and overview of the dish.
00:08Preparation of the red peas and salted pigtail.
01:21Boiling the peas and pigtail together with pimento seeds.
02:59Adding coconut milk, thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, and other seasonings.
03:33Mixing in the rice and allowing it to steam until cooked.
03:36Presentation of the final dish and serving suggestions.
