Island Rice and Peas

Ingredients

• 1.5 c parboiled/converted rice

• 2 tbsp oil

• 1 small onion diced

• 1 garlic clove minced

• 2 sprigs of thyme

• 2 tsp chopped ginger

• 1 can pigeon peas or kidney beans drained and washed

• salt and pepper

• 1 3/4 c coconut milk

• 1 1/4 water

Method

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic and saute for 2-3 min. Add rice and toss for 2 min or until rice is completely coated in oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Add thyme, coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Add beans. Cover and simmer for 20 min.

Remove from heat, keep covered and let stand for 8-10 min.

Fluff with fork and serve.