Caribbean Style Coconut Rice with Bacon and Peas Recipe Video
Summary
Ingredients
| Onion | 1 Large | |
| Scallions | 9 | |
| Garlic | 6 Clove (30 gm) | |
| Fresh ginger | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Bacon strips | 6 | |
| Brown sugar | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Coconut milk | 3 1⁄2 Cup (56 tbs) | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Black pepper | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Olive oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Fresh thyme | 1 1⁄2 Tablespoon | |
| Whole allspice berries | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Red kidney beans | 12 Ounce | |
| Chicken broth | 3 Cup (48 tbs) | |
| Coconut extract | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Parboiled rice | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Water | 4 Cup (64 tbs) | |
| For garnishing | ||
| Cilantro | 1 Tablespoon | |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 1170 Calories from Fat 573
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 68 g104.2%
Saturated Fat 51.1 g255.4%
Trans Fat 0.1 g
Cholesterol 4.4 mg1.5%
Sodium 806.4 mg33.6%
Total Carbohydrates 119 g39.6%
Dietary Fiber 22.3 g89.3%
Sugars 22.1 g
Protein 32 g64.6%
Vitamin A 17.4% Vitamin C 59.3%
Calcium 22.3% Iron 72.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. In a food processor grind together onion, scallions, garlic, and ginger.
MAKING
2. In a large pot, add in olive oil and sauté bacon until crispy over medium heat.
3. Add in seasoning paste and sauté until flagrant and translucent, for 5 minutes.
4. Sprinkle thymes, whole spice berries and black pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes.
5. Add in beans, coconut milk and chicken broth. Simmer for 90 minutes.
6. Add in the rice, coconut extract stir well and pour in the water. Stir well.
7. Sprinkle brown sugar and simmer for 20 minutes.
FINALIZING
8. When rice is done add butter and stir gently.
SERVING
9. Garnish Rice and Peas with cilantro and serve.
Editors Review
Tropical breezes, ocean sunset, this video gives all those authentic Caribbean beauty. Am amazingly tasty rice dish in a coconut flavor with the goodness of peas and bacon. This recipe has all the ingredients required to make a great dish. This exotic dish can give you a the classic taste of Caribbean cuisine. Try it and feel delighted.Chef
