Caribbean Cuisine

Jamaican Rice and Peas

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Sunday-dinner rice and peas, costed to the penny. Rice simmered in coconut milk with kidney beans, thyme and a whole scotch bonnet for a proper island side.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 30 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.08

Approx £4.32 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Jamaican Rice and Peas

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Soften the chopped onion, sliced spring onion and garlic in a little oil in a pot for 4 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add the coconut milk, drained black beans, thyme, crumbled stock cube, the whole chilli and 300ml water. Bring to the boil.
  3. 3
    Rinse the rice, then stir it in and bring back to the boil.
  4. 4
    Turn the heat right down, cover and cook for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid absorbed.
  5. 5
    Lift out the whole chilli, fluff up with a fork and serve.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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