Please note that we have natural sugars from the rice and coconut milk so after the rice cooker is done cooking and goes into the ‘keep warm” cycle.. you may want to turn it off. If not it can start to ‘cake’ at the bottom of the rice cooker the longer it remains on the heat setting. Give it about 10 minutes after cooking, then take a fork and gently work the rice so you get what my Jamaican friends call “shelly” rice (grainy).
3 cups (rice cooker sized cup) brown par-boiled rice 1 cup coconut milk 1 scallion 1 tablespoon thyme (fresh) 1 cup red beans (from a can) 1/4 habanero or scotch bonnet pepper (diced) 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon allspice (pimento berries)
Basically this is the simplest way to make perfect Jamaican rice and peas, without the stress of ending up with soggy rice. Should you encounter any problems or need clarity on anything, do use the contact link (top of page) to get hold of me. If doing this recipe gluten free, please go through the full list of ingredients to make sure they meet with your specific gluten free dietary needs. Note: remember when handling scotch bonnet and other hot peppers, to wear gloves and wash your hands with soap and water immediately after.
Most people who are new to Caribbean cuisine at one point or the other, always end up trying to make Jamaican style rice and peas (peas and rice?). Sadly if you’re not seasoned at making rice and peas, it can be a bit challenging. You always risk ending up with rice which is overcooked and soggy. With this in mind, I decided to share a fool-proof way of cooking Jamaican rice and peas, with the same flavors and texture you’d get from the conventional method of cooking this dish. However we’ll employ the use of a rice cooker!
Yes, it’s always confusing to people outside the Caribbean when we say rice and ‘peas” and technically we use red beans and not peas. Wash the rice.. either you put it in a deep bowl and pour cool water over it, massage it with your hands, then pour that cloudy water out. Repeat until the water is clear. I usually just put the rice in a strainer and allow water to flow through it, while I work my fingers through it. Basically the same.. till the water runs clear.
Rice Cooker Jamaican Rice And Peas Recipe.
FAQ
Can you put frozen peas in a rice cooker?
Can I put frozen veggies in rice cooker?
Can you steam veggies in a rice cooker?
Can you put anything in rice cooker?
How to cook rice & peas in a crock pot?
The Rice: Wash the rice to get rid of the starch. Add it to the pot, cover and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and let it steam until all the water evaporates. Using canned coconut milk and canned beans to make rice and peas will reduce the cooking time.
Can you cook rice with green peas?
All you need to do to make rice with green peas is put some frozen green peas in the water when you are cooking your rice! I always cook rice in a rice cooker, so I just throw a handful of frozen peas in the rice cooker bowl 🙂 The frozen peas will be thawed while rice is cooking, and you will get a very yummy rice with green peas.
How do you cook rice with frozen green peas?
Put rice, water, frozen green peas and salt in a pot. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the water starts boiling, reduce heat to the lowest simmer and cover the pot. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove rice with green peas from heat. Stir with the fork. For another easy rice side dish, try my easy yellow rice recipe .
How do you cook peas in a crock pot?
Cook on medium heat until peas are tender; about 1 hour. Drain and discard garlic and thyme. In a large pot, bring 4 cups water (or 1/2 water and 1/2 vegetable/ chicken broth). Add rice, peas, cloves, hot pepper and salt and give it a stir. Cover and cook on low heat.