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Cook Up Rice

Cook Up Rice
Guyana
⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 1/2 cup dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and drained
  • 1/2 pound chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 pound pork, cut into pieces (optional)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions

Cook the Meat

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

Add the chicken and pork (if using) and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.

Prepare the Base

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the chopped tomato and bell pepper, and cook for another 3 minutes.

Add Spices and Beans

Stir in the ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, paprika, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute to release the spices' aroma.

Add the soaked black-eyed peas and stir well.

Combine Ingredients

Return the browned meat to the pot and stir to combine with the other ingredients.

Pour in the coconut milk and water (or chicken broth), and bring to a boil.

Simmer

Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the black-eyed peas and meat are tender.

Add Rice

Stir in the rice, making sure it's evenly distributed. Add the Scotch bonnet pepper if using.

Cover the pot and cook on low heat for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

Season and Serve

Remove the Scotch bonnet pepper (if used) and discard.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.

Enjoy your meal!