Coconut rice and peas

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2teaspoonsVegetable oil
1smallOnion(s), finely chopped
2teaspoonsGinger, minced
½teaspoonSalt
1cupLong-grain rice, rinsed
1cupCooked beans red, pinto or black drained and rinsed if canned
15ouncesCan coconut milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375øF. Heat oil in 9x5-inch flameproof baking dish. Add onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add ginger and cook for 1 minute longer.

Add salt and rice and mix well. Stir in beans and coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

2. Remove from heat and cover with foil. Bake in oven for 15 minutes.

Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before removing the foil. Serve hot.

Food and Wine March 1995

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 02-23-95