BELIZEANS Rice & Beans RECIPE FOR YOU TODAY

Rice & Beans
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1 lb. red kidney beans
1 medium onion sliced
2 lbs. rice
1tsp. Black pepper
1/2 tsp thyme
1 tsp. Salt
2plugs garlic ( crushed)
1 dried coconut (grated)( to give
1 cup milk)
6-8 cups water

Method
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1.Wash hands
2.Collect all ingredients
3.Soak beans for 4-6 hours
4.Boil beans with garlic , onion, until tender.
5.Season soften beans with black pepper , thyme & salt
6. Add coconut milk. Stir & taste. Let boil
7. Clean /Wash rice
8. Add rice to seasoned beans . Stir , then cover. Cook until water is absorb or rice is tender. If necessary add more water gradually and continue cooking until rice is tender
# USUALLY EATEN WITH STEW CHICKEN , POTATO SALAD , FRY PLANTAINS ( habanero pepper sauce )