World Flavors Cookbook

Rice and Beans (Caribbean)

Costa Rica's Caribbean coast rice and beans — red beans and rice cooked together in coconut milk with thyme. Distinct from Pacific gallo pinto.

Cuisine: Costa Rica

Ingredients

• 300g rice
• 200g red kidney beans, cooked
• 400ml coconut milk
• 200ml water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole
• Salt

Instructions

1. Bring coconut milk, water, garlic, thyme, and Scotch bonnet to boil.
2. Add rice and beans. Stir once.
3. Cover on very low heat 20-25 minutes.
4. Remove thyme sprig and Scotch bonnet.
5. Fluff with fork.