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Nutritional Values

🔥500kcal
💪15gProtein
🌾85gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿12gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Rice and Beans with Coconut Milk

How to order / say it
Say it Rice and Beans with Coconut Milk — [rys an beens wih koh-koh-nut milk]
Order I'd like the Rice and Beans, please.
Locally Quisiera el arroz con frijoles, por favor.
Say locally

Belizean staple of rice, beans cooked in coconut milk.

Why try it?

A cornerstone of Belizean cuisine, this dish reflects the fusion of African and Caribbean influences, particularly in Caye Caulker’s vibrant culinary scene.

How it tastes

Richly aromatic with hints of coconut, the rice is fluffy while the beans offer a tender texture. It's mildly savory yet comforting.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

Originating from African and Creole traditions, this hearty dish has been prepared in Belize since the 19th century and tailored to local tastes with the addition of coconut milk.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g rice
  • 🫘 200 g red kidney beans
  • 🥛 250 ml coconut milk
  • 🧄 50 g onion
  • 🌿 5 g thyme
  • 🧂 5 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Cook beans until tender.
  2. 2 Add rice, coconut milk, onion, and thyme to the beans.
  3. 3 Simmer until the rice is fully cooked.

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