Best 20 Peas Rice Recipes

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Peas rice is a simple yet delicious dish that can be traced back to ancient times. It is a staple dish in many cultures around the world and is made with rice, peas, and various spices. This versatile dish can be served as a main course or a side dish and can be tailored to suit different dietary preferences. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, finding the best recipe for peas rice can be an exciting culinary adventure. With so many variations and cooking techniques available, you're sure to find a recipe that tantalizes your taste buds and makes this classic dish a favorite in your household.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS



Jamaican Rice and Peas image

This quick one-pot version of Jamaican rice and peas opts for kidney beans, with a kick from Scotch bonnet peppers and red pepper flakes.

Provided by In the Kitchen with Iesha

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 green onions, chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
1 (28 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
2 cups chicken stock
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse rice in a fine strainer.
  • Heat oil in a large 5-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, green onions, and thyme; cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the rice, kidney beans, stock, coconut milk, Scotch bonnet pepper, salt, sugar, black pepper, red pepper flakes, allspice, and cayenne pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, uncovered. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.1 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 1385.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

PARMESAN PEAS 'N' RICE



Parmesan Peas 'n' Rice image

Parmesan Peas 'n' Rice are a wonderful complement for any meal. My husband, John, likes rice but isn't crazy about peas, and I'm just the opposite. It's a great compromise!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute rice and onion in butter until onion is tender. Stir in broth and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add peas; cover and cook 5-6 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK-EYED PEAS AND RICE



Black-Eyed Peas and Rice image

Black-eyed peas with rice.

Provided by Negman

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 9h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried black-eyed peas
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup lean diced ham
1 onion, chopped
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups water
2 bay leaves
2 pinches paprika, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir ham until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion, green bell pepper, and garlic; saute until onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Add black-eyed peas, water, bay leaves, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cover pot with a lid and simmer until peas are tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves from black-eyed peas mixture and stir in rice. Simmer until all the liquid is evaporated, 5 to 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 277.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

RISI E BISI -- ITALIAN STYLE RICE AND PEAS



Risi e Bisi -- Italian style rice and peas image

This is one of the first solid food entrees for many Italian children. It is one of my favorites and I continue to eat it today, at 35 years and counting!

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart chicken stock (recommended: Kitchen Basics brand) available in paper box containers on soup aisle
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 rounded cup Arborio rice
Salt and pepper
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano cheese, a couple of handfuls

Steps:

  • Place chicken stock in a small pot and warm over low heat.
  • Heat a medium sized skillet over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil 2 turns of the pan, and garlic. Saute garlic 1 minute, then add Arborio. Toast the Arborio rice 2 minutes, then ladle in 1/3 of the stock. Bring to a bubble. Stir rice occasionally, allowing the rice to get starchy and the stock to cook into the rice. Add more stock when rice starts to become dry. Continue stirring and ladling broth until rice is al dente, 22 minutes. Stir in peas and cheese and season with salt and pepper, to your taste. Serve immediately.

CREOLE BLACK-EYED PEAS AND RICE



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An easy spicy dish. Adjust the spices to your needs - less Creole Seasoning if you like it mild, add chili powder or cayenne pepper for more kick! This is also good with salsa on top. You can substitute 1/2 pound dried black-eyed peas, cooked for the canned black-eyed peas if you wish.

Provided by Sola

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
2 small onions, chopped
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 (15.5 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained

Steps:

  • Crumble the ground beef into a deep skillet or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and green pepper. Cook and stir until beef is evenly browned. Drain the grease.
  • Add the rice and water to the pan, and season with Creole seasoning, pepper, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes, until the water is absorbed. About halfway through cooking the rice, stir in the black-eyed peas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 720.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS



Jamaican Rice and Peas image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
3 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans and garlic in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the beans are tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. When the beans are tender, stir in the coconut milk, green onions, Scotch bonnet, and thyme, and increase the heat to a boil. Stir in the rice, add some salt and pepper, cover the pot, and cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. Transfer to a large serving bowl, taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed, and garnish with sliced green onions.

ARROZ CON GANDULES (RICE AND PIGEON PEAS)-A PUERTO RICAN FAV



Arroz Con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)-A Puerto Rican Fav image

Make and share this Arroz Con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)-A Puerto Rican Fav recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kimjunae

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups white rice (short grain)
1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas
1 (5 g) packet sazon goya
4 ounces tomato sauce
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
2 tablespoons sofrito sauce
2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons adobo seasoning

Steps:

  • Pour olive oil in a cast iron/aluminum pot until hot.
  • Bring the temp up to med-high and pour in water, bullion, tomato sauce, sofrito, adobo, and sazon until it comes to a boil.
  • Pour in pigeon peas (gandules) and let boil for a minute.
  • Pour in rice.
  • Stir ONCE and put the lid on it, sealing tightly.
  • Let sit for 20 minutes on low-medium.
  • If the rice looks gummy DO NOT STIR IT, just put the lid back on and wait until the rice is firm (ready).
  • If you desire the crunchiness on the bottom, once the rice is done cooking, put the temp on very low temp and let it sit for about 5 minutes. The bottom will loosen up from the moisture (since it it's done cooking).

HOPPIN' JOHN -- RICE AND BLACK-EYED PEAS



Hoppin' John -- Rice and Black-Eyed Peas image

I have heard all my life that one should eat black eyed peas on New Year's Day for good luck throughout the new year. It wasn't until I was in my early twenties that my father changed the dish from black eyed peas to Hoppin' John as our traditional New Year's Day good luck meal. It's simple, po' foke's food, and I love it any time of the year. In the directions, I will include substitutions to make this dish vegetarian/vegan. Some history of the dish can be found here --http://members.aol.com/RSRICHMOND/hoppingjohn.html -- It would seem most people cook the rice and peas seperately, and then combine the two to serve. That's how my dad does it. I wanted to cook the flavor of the black eyed peas into the rice. So, this recipe strays a little from the norm, in that I cook the rice with the peas already in the pan.

Provided by ATM 67

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb bacon, cut in 1/2 inch pieces (I use a whole package)
1 medium onion, medium dice (a larger one is ok)
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, with juice (1 qt if you cook your own peas)
2 cups uncooked rice
3 cups water
1/4 cup vegetable oil (for vegan)
2 teaspoons liquid smoke (for vegan)

Steps:

  • In a 4 qt or pan brown bacon and cook onion in bacon grease until the onion is transparent. ** For vegan, omit bacon and use approximately 1/4 cup of vegetable oil to cook onion.
  • Add uncooked rice, black eyed peas (with juice) and water to your bacon onion mixture. Mix well. **For vegan add liquid smoke at this point to replace the smoke flavor that would have been added by the bacon.
  • Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium.
  • When the tops of the bursting bubbles of boiling water are all of the liquid that can be seen above the rice, remove the pan from the heat and cover.
  • Wait at least twenty minutes, WITHOUT PEEKING!
  • Don't do it. You'll loose precious heat and steam.
  • Serve with bread of your choice, or with the veggies of your choice and plenty of hot sauce. Of course, the variety of hot sauce you choose will depend on your tolerance for heat. If you would like, this could be served as a side dish, as well.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP WITH RICE AND MANGO SALAD AND SESAME SUGAR SNAP PEAS



Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Rice and Mango Salad and Sesame Sugar Snap Peas image

Categories     Fruit     Rice     Shellfish     Marinate     Backyard BBQ     Mango     Shrimp     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Sesame     Sugar Snap Pea     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
16 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cups cooked short-grain brown rice (about 1 1/4 cups uncooked)
1 mango, peeled, pitted, chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces sugar snap peas
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
4 10- to 12-inch metal skewers

Steps:

  • Whisk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon ginger, and crushed red pepper in bowl. Add shrimp; toss. Chill 2 hours.
  • Whisk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon ginger, lime juice, and soy sauce in another bowl. Add rice, mango, and onions; toss well. Cover rice salad; let stand at room temperature.
  • Boil sugar snap peas in salted water until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Drain peas and transfer to medium bowl. Toss peas with sesame oil and sesame seeds.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread 4 shrimp onto each of 4 skewers. Grill shrimp until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Mound rice and mango salad in center of large platter; surround with sesame sugar snap peas. Top with grilled shrimp skewers and serve.

EASY RICE AND PEAS



Easy Rice and Peas image

Even folks who aren't fond of vegetables will gobble up this simple-to-prepare side dish. For even more color, toss in some chopped frozen carrots.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Bring water, butter and salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice and peas. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-7 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

TURMERIC RICE WITH PEAS AND CARROTS



Turmeric Rice with Peas and Carrots image

A great supporting dish to chicken! I served the rice with chicken tikka, but it goes well with many chicken dishes, or whatever meat you find fit.

Provided by Nevine A. Abaza

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Peas

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup water
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 cube chicken bouillon
¾ cup frozen mixed peas and carrots
1 cup white rice, rinsed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until golden, about 5 minutes. Add water, turmeric, and bouillon cube; stir well to combine. Add peas and carrots. Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Reduce heat and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 222.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

ARROZ CON GANDULES (YELLOW RICE WITH PIGEON PEAS)



Arroz con Gandules (Yellow Rice with Pigeon Peas) image

Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup Spanish olive oil
1 small piece salt pork
2 tablespoons Sofrito Marinade, recipe follows
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup rice
1 (12-ounce) can goya gandules or pigeon peas
1 teaspoon saffron
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 to 3 cups water or chicken stock
1 green pepper, small dice
1/2 Spanish onion, small dice
4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil and salt pork over medium-high heat. Add sofrito and cook 1 minute. Add tomato paste and mix well, cook for 2 minutes. Add rice and cook 2 minutes being careful not to scorch the rice, turning all the time. Add saffron and gandules and stir constantly. Add liquid, stirring constantly. Add salt and pepper to taste and bring everything to a boil. Lower heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes. Do not disturb. After 15 minutes, check the rice. Stir. Recover. Turn off heat and let steam for 5 minutes more. Serve immediately with pernil asado or alone. The rice should be fluffy and separate. The color should be golden.
  • Mix together all ingredients and set aside to let flavors meld together.

WHITE RICE WITH GREEN PEAS



White Rice with Green Peas image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup raw basmati rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 cups water
1 cup frozen baby peas, or fresh peas blanched 3 minutes in boiling water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium heavy saucepan over low heat. Add rice and salt and cook, stirring constantly, until beginning to color, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and continue to cook until onion softens slightly. Add water, stir, cover, and cook over lowest possible heat 2025 minutes until rice is almost done. Stir in the peas, turn off the heat, and let sit covered five minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

MUSHROOMS & PEAS RICE PILAF



Mushrooms & Peas Rice Pilaf image

Anything can be in a rice pilaf. Adding peas and baby portobello mushrooms gives it a springlike burst of color and a variety of textures. -Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (6.6 ounces) rice pilaf mix with toasted almonds
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen peas
1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms

Steps:

  • Prepare pilaf according to package directions., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add peas and mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEAS RICE



Peas Rice image

This is a very simple to make. Seasoned rice and peas make an excellent main meal. I am sure it will become a favorite once you try it.

Provided by Sowmya

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup basmati rice
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 whole cloves
1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
1 serrano pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
¼ cup green peas
salt to taste
¼ teaspoon white sugar
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Wash and drain the rice.
  • Heat a saucepan over a medium heat. Add butter or margarine and let melt. Stir in cloves, cinnamon, Serrano chile, and ginger. Saute briefly. Mix in rice and stir to coat it evenly. Stir in peas, salt, and sugar. Pour in water and bring the water to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and let rice cook covered for 15 to 20 minutes; or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.7 calories, Carbohydrate 78.8 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

BLACK-EYED PEAS, RICE, AND KIELBASA



Black-Eyed Peas, Rice, and Kielbasa image

Black-eyed peas, rice, and kielbasa are a match made in heaven, or at my mother-in-law's in Mississippi. She has not made this one time without everyone wanting the recipe. I'm so glad she is willing to share it. This is a guaranteed hit and it is so easy!

Provided by LEIGHGEE

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup salted butter, cubed
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, undrained
1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place butter in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour rice over top.
  • Mix black-eyed peas, sausage, beef broth, mushrooms, and water together in a bowl; pour over rice.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until sausage is browned and rice is tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 940.6 calories, Carbohydrate 71 g, Cholesterol 142.1 mg, Fat 59.2 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 31.3 g, Sodium 2182 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

BUTTERED RICE WITH PEAS



Buttered Rice with Peas image

This simple and simply delicious colorful side dish is ready in only 15 minutes and features a medley of bell peppers, sweet peas and Parmesan cheese.

Provided by By Inspired Taste

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1 orange, red or yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 12-oz bag)
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook rice in water as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bell pepper; cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pepper begins to soften. Add peas and onions. Cook about 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender and peas are thoroughly heated.
  • Add cooked rice to skillet with vegetables; stir to combine. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

LEMON RICE WITH PEAS



Lemon Rice with Peas image

This lemon rice with peas makes the perfect side dish for any meal! Don't love peas? Make it your own by mixing in your favorite vegetables.

Provided by ReaLemon/ReaLime

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     ReaLemon/ReaLime

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups uncooked long grain rice
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons margarine
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 ¼ cups water
¼ cup ReaLemon® lemon juice from concentrate
¼ teaspoon pepper
¾ cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook and stir rice and thyme in hot margarine in medium-sized saucepan 5 minutes or until rice is lightly golden. Carefully stir in both, water, ReaLemon®, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in peas. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds. Optional: Top with garnish for added color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 356.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

BASMATI RICE WITH RAISINS, NUTS AND PEAS



Basmati Rice with Raisins, Nuts and Peas image

Categories     Rice     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Raisin     Almond     Cashew     Pea     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups basmati rice (available at Indian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 small onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
12 whole black peppercorns
8 whole cloves
6 whole cardamom pods
3 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
4 cups water
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup chopped cashews
1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Rinse rice under cold running water. Place rice in large bowl. Add enough water to cover by 3 inches. Let stand 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until golden, about 8 minutes. Add cumin, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, bay leaves and cinnamon; sauté until onions are brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Add rice to spices and stir 2 minutes. Add 4 cups water, cream, salt and saffron. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover saucepan almost completely and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Add peas to rice. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with nuts and raisins.

JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS



Jamaican Rice and Peas image

The peas in this aren't really peas at all, but red beans. It is customary in the Caribbean to refer to beans as "peas". This recipe uses coconut cream, but the flavor is mild and not overpowering--just enough to give a hint of island flavor. The scotch bonnet is not as fiery as you'd think as well, since it is added whole and not cut (to expose the seeds and membranes). If you want it hot, you can cut it open, but the dish has a mild flavor of chile overall. Great serving ideas for this recipe would include jerk chicken, calalou, conch chowder, beef patties, or curry. For dessert, I have served this with Caribbean Lime Mousse (recipe posted here).

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 2h1m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces small dried red beans or 8 ounces red kidney beans
1 quart water
16 ounces chicken stock or 16 ounces water
1/2 cup coconut cream
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 scallions, finely chopped
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
2 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 scotch bonnet pepper (left whole)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 1/4 cups uncooked long grain rice

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans and place in a stockpot.
  • Cover with several inches of water and soak overnight,-or- bring to a boil, boil gently for 3 minutes, then remove from heat, cover, and allow to sit undisturbed for 1 hour.
  • Drain and rinse beans.
  • Bring to a boil with chicken stock, water, and coconut cream.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2-2 hours or until beans are tender and creamy.
  • Add the thyme, allspice, scallion, onion, garlic, scotch bonnet, brown sugar, uncooked rice, salt and pepper.
  • Check the level of liquid over the rice and make sure there is at least one inch of liquid (if not, you may add water or broth to cover).
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Serve hot as a side dish, with Jamaican hot sauce as a condiment, if desired.
  • For Vegetarian use water not the chicken broth or stock.

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of rice: Basmati rice is the best choice for peas pulao as it cooks quickly and has a light, fluffy texture. If you don't have basmati rice, you can use long-grain or short-grain white rice.
  • Wash the rice thoroughly: This will remove any dirt or impurities that may be present. Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear.
  • Soak the rice: Soaking the rice for at least 30 minutes before cooking will help it cook more evenly and prevent it from becoming clumpy.
  • Use the right amount of water: The general rule of thumb is to use 1.5 cups of water for every cup of rice. However, this can vary depending on the type of rice you are using and the desired consistency of your pulao.
  • Add aromatics: Aromatics like onions, garlic, ginger, and green chili peppers add a lot of flavor to peas pulao. Sauté them in a little oil before adding the rice.
  • Use fresh peas: Fresh peas have a sweeter and more delicate flavor than frozen or canned peas. If you can, use fresh peas in your pulao.
  • Season the pulao: Season the pulao with salt, pepper, and cumin powder. You can also add other spices like turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala powder.
  • Cook the pulao covered: This will help the rice cook evenly and prevent it from drying out.
  • Let the pulao rest before serving: Let the pulao rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the rice to absorb any remaining liquid.

Conclusion:

Peas pulao is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. With its simple ingredients and flavorful spices, peas pulao is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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