Best Coconut Rice With Peas Recipes

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COCONUT RICE AND PEAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups long-grain rice, rinsed well
5 1/2 cups water
2 cups coconut milk
3 to 4 cups pigeon peas, cooked and drained
1 cup scallions, chopped
8 sprigs thyme
1 Scotch Bonnet pepper, whole
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Over high heat in a heavy-bottomed stock pot, combine and stir all the ingredients. Bring to a boil uncovered, then reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, rice should be cooked.

COCONUT RICE AND PEAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut and a pinch each of red pepper flakes and salt; toast, stirring, 3 minutes. Stir in 3 cups frozen brown rice, 1/2 cup frozen peas and 1/4 cup coconut water. Cover, reduce the heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Stir in some chopped cilantro.

COCONUT RICE WITH PEAS



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Traditional accompaniments for jerk chicken are savory rice with crowder peas or red beans, plantains, sweet potatoes or yams, and a fried corn bread called festival. I had the idea to make my rice with coconut milk and fresh spring peas, which may not please purists, but it's delicious.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, weekday, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 cup finely diced onion
2 cups long-grain rice, washed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 cup cooked peas
3 tablespoons toasted coconut

Steps:

  • Put coconut oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and let cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add rice, salt and ginger, and stir to coat. Let rice sizzle for a minute, then add coconut milk and 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a simmer, then turn heat to low and put on a tightfitting lid.
  • Cook for 20 minutes, then turn off heat and let rest 10 minutes. Fluff rice and stir in peas. Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 259, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 152 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

COCONUT RICE AND PEAS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 cup basmati rice
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock
3/4 cup coconut milk
1 can black eyed peas
2 tablespoons freshly minced cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot add the minced garlic and the chili flakes, saute until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat. Add the white wine and stir. Add the chicken stock and the coconut milk. Give the rice a good stir and bring to a gentle boil. Once the rice just begins to boil, lower the heat and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes, until the rice is cooked and all the liquid has evaporated. Fluff with a fork and stir in the black eyed peas and the cilantro. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

COCONUT CILANTRO RICE WITH PEAS AND CASHEWS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup coconut
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups jasmine rice
3 cups chicken stock
1 (15-ounce can coconut milk
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1/3 cup roughly chopped cashews
1 cup frozen peas
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, over medium-high heat, add the coconut and lightly toast. Remove to a small bowl and set aside. In the same pot, add the oil and the rice and saute until the rice is just starting to brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock and the coconut milk and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro, cashews and peas. Season with salt and transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with the toasted coconut and serve.

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