by Donald H.
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April 5, 2006

Belize-Style Red Beans & Rice

December 30, 2007 01:45 PM EST (Updated: June 07, 2008 07:40 AM EDT)
views: 819 | rating: 10/10 (10 votes) | comments: 13
Belize-Style Red Beans & Rice
Categories: Vegetalbe, Ethnic, Belize, Sidedish
Yield: 6 servings

1/2 lb Red kidney beans
2 c  White rice
1 c  Coconut milk thick
1 ea Onion coarse chopped
1/2 ea Green Bell pepper seeded & diced 1/4"
1 ea  Garlic clove minced
Salt & pepper to taste
1/4 ts Dried thyme

Cover beans with water then soak overnight.
Place beans in pot then add onions, bell pepper, garlic & enough water to cover barely.
Bring to a boil.
Cook until beans are tender & still whole.
Add coconut milk & seasonings.
Add rice to beans then cook over med-low heat until liquid is absorbed.
Stir lightly with a fork then add some water if necessary & cook until rice is done.
Serve hot as a side dish.

ORIGIN:
Mercedes Bodden, Belize City-Belize, circa 1997
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Comments: 13

Mariana T. Dec 30, 2007, 1:50pm EST
Dear Donald H. You know I cook me my beans, rice and cornbread every Monday but this is an interesting recipe -quite different with the coconut milk - I've been to Belize - not the fancy place - Ambergris Cay but to Cay Caulker where the green and brown bottled beer is made! - yes, the down home place and have eaten the boarding house fare...not bad at all! I do love tropical food esp platanos and coconut thangs so maybe I'll be tempted to follow this recipe - thanks very much! Salud.
David C. Dec 30, 2007, 1:50pm EST
I always like a beans & rice combo! I have red beans soaking as I write, to incorporate into a chicken stew.
Barbara N. Dec 30, 2007, 1:59pm EST
funny, I was just thinking this would be a great idea for dinner
Jenna is around here somewhere s. Dec 30, 2007, 3:44pm EST
interesting use for coconut milk....
we had a coconut last year, and couldn't find many recipes to use with the milk.
Donald H. Dec 30, 2007, 4:29pm EST
Jenna.....I use canned coconut milk if the fresh is not available.
Dorine H. Dec 30, 2007, 4:30pm EST
The coconut milk sounds like a wonderful touch. I always keep a few cans in the cupboard, so will have to try this.
becky soccer mom x1 p. Dec 30, 2007, 5:34pm EST
i'm not a big bean fan
but the rest sounds fantastic
Katrina Hall Dec 30, 2007, 8:36pm EST
This sounds wonderful, Donald! I assume you mean the Thai style unsweetened coconut milk?
Vicky P. Dec 31, 2007, 10:18am EST
I love beans and rice, this sounds wonderful.
J W. Jan 7, 2008, 1:39pm EST
sounds good
Risa G. Jan 15, 2008, 6:41pm EST
Mmmmm beans and rice. A classic combination. This sounds good.
Elizabeth Madrigal Jan 18, 2008, 2:55pm EST
There are so many reasons this sounds delicious, Donald, but the coconut milk additional really sounds yummy.
LaRue B. Jun 10, 2008, 11:40am EDT
That sounds a lot healthier than the way I like them. My red beans and rice also come with Italian sausage.

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