Belizean Rice & Beans RECIPE FOR TODAY

Belizean Rice & Beans

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

Method
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

BELIZEAN USUALLY EAT RICE & BEAN WITH STEWED CHICKEN, POTATO SALAD, AND FRIED RIPE PLANTAINS . HABANERO SAUCE IS OPTIONAL!! 🍴