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Vegetarian
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Nutritional Values
400kcal
8gProtein
78gCarbs
8gFat
6gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Rice and Peas
How to order / say it
Say it
Rice and Peas — [ryce and peez]
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Can I get some Rice and Peas, please?
Say locally
Flavored rice cooked with pigeon peas and spices.
Why try it?
Rice and Peas is a quintessential Caribbean side dish that complements many Barbadian meals, symbolizing unity and simplicity.
How it tastes
The rice is subtly flavored with coconut milk and spices, creating a savory and aromatic base that complements the earthy tones of the peas.
Origin & History — first documented: 1880
The dish became widespread in 19th-century Barbados as rice and peas were affordable and accessible, cementing its place in the everyday diet of Bridgetown inhabitants.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g rice
- 🫘 150 g pigeon peas
- 🥛 200 ml coconut milk
- 🌿 1 tsp thyme
- 🧄 2 scallion
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic
Method
- 1 Rinse the rice and drain.
- 2 Cook the rice in coconut milk with pigeon peas, scallions, and thyme.
- 3 Simmer until rice is tender and liquids absorbed.
