Jamaican Rice and Peas?

Question

What is the best rice to use to make Jamaican Rice and Peas? I've used regular rice and it was good, but I was wondering if there was another rice that's even better.

Answer 1

spanish rice??

Answer 2

Jordan M is right, I am a former chef from Canada and worked in Jamaica, and still make it now even though I am a vegatarian, I use a par-boiled rice, but Uncle Bens is fine to, I use canned red kidney beans or canned pigeon peas, some coconut milk but more stock than CC milk, you make it like a rice pilaf, cook a bit of white onion in some oil toast the rice, add the sotck and CC milk, bring to a boil, I spice it with a bay leaf, some Jamaican thyme, a dash of allspice or nutmeg, a bit of salt and pepper, even a part of a scotch bonnet pepper sans the seeds, let it cook covered for 20-25 minutes stir to fluff, add my drained and rinsed beans, and let it sit to warm them through.

When finished I add some butter, chopped parsley and some green onions for colour, then serve with the main, jerk chicken/pork, baked fish or oxtail stew.

Answer 3

if you use Jasmine rice, it comes out better, also don't forget to add the coconut juice (unsweetened) to the peas before adding the rice, and a sprig of thyme, and a scotch bonnet pepper.

Answer 4

my grandaunt from Jamaica makes  delicious rice and peas. she always uses parboiled rice . try it!!!!

Answer 5

try using jasmine rice.  it has a nice texture!