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Belizean Rice and Beans
Belizean Rice and Beans is a traditional Belizean recipe for a classic stew of red kidney beans with rice in coconut milk. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Belizean version of: Belizean Rice and Beans.
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
150 minutes
Total Time:
170 minutes
Additional Time:
(+over-night soakin)
Serves:
6
Rating: 
Tags : Pork RecipesBeef RecipesBean RecipesBelize Recipes
Like much of Central America and the surrounding Caribbean, Belize has its own version of the staple
rice and beans dish (known as
rice and peas in the Caribbean) dish of he region.
Ingredients:
450g dried red kidney beans
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp salt, or to taste
250ml
coconut milk
1/2 tsp freshly-ground
black pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme
900g long-grain rice, picked over and washed
pig's trotter or salt beef or cubed bacon (optional, but traditional)
Method:
Wash and pick over the beans then add to a large bowl, cover with plenty of water and set aside to soak over night. The following day drain the beans then ad to a pot along with the garlic and meat (if using). Cover with plenty of water, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for at least 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
Remove any excess water from the beans and season with the salt, black pepper and thyme. Stir-in the coconut milk then bring to a boil. Add the rice to the bean mixture, stir to combine then return to a low simmer. Cover and cook on low heat until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender (about 25 minutes). If needed you can add a little more water to the dish by pouring it carefully down the sides of the pan.
