Cook-up Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups white rice
• 1 cup dried black-eyed peas or pigeon peas, soaked
• 1 lb salted beef or chicken pieces
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 wiri wiri pepper, whole
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Boil the soaked peas in water until just tender, about 25 minutes; reserve the cooking liquid.
2. 2Sauté the onion and garlic in a large pot until fragrant, then add the meat and brown lightly.
3. 3Add the cooked peas, coconut milk, thyme, and reserved pea liquid to the pot.
4. 4Bring to a simmer and add the whole wiri wiri pepper.
5. 5Stir in the rice, cover, and cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed the coconut milk.
6. 6Remove the whole pepper, fluff the rice, and season with salt and pepper before serving.

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