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Barefoot Rice and Peas
A humble Jamaican one‑pot meal of red peas cooked with salted beef and pigtail, fragrant green seasoning, coconut milk, and basmati rice. The dish is rich, nutty, and savory, perfect for feeding a family.
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Critical Success Points
- • Rinsing the salted meat thoroughly to remove excess surface salt.
- • Boiling the meat with aromatics to both desalt and flavor it.
- • Sautéing the meat with green seasoning before adding to the rice for depth of flavor.
- • Adding coconut milk and browning for authentic richness and color.
- • Steaming the rice on low heat without lifting the lid.
Safety Warnings
- • Wear gloves when handling whole scotch bonnet peppers to avoid skin irritation.
- • Be careful when boiling salted meat; the broth will be very hot.
- • Hot oil can splatter; keep a lid nearby.
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