Jamaican "Rice & Peas" Recipe

Instructions

• Drain liquid from can peas or beans into a measuring cup.
• Add coconut milk to the measuring cup.
• Make sure there are at least 3 1/2 cups of liquid in the measuring cup. Add water if necessary.
• Pour liquid from the measuring cup into a saucepan.
• Add beans/peas, onion, garlic, chicken bullion, thyme, and butter/margarine.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add rice to the mixture. Stir well.
• Place whole scotch bonnet pepper in saucepan without bursting it.
• Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for approximately 25 minutes (or until water evaporates).
• Remove whole scotch bonnet pepper and serve.