Guyanese Cook-Up Rice

Ingredients

• •rice
• •black-eyed peas
• •coconut milk
• •salted meat
• •thyme
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 medium onion, diced
• •curry powder to taste
• •1 teaspoon chadon beni
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare all ingredients: rice, black-eyed peas, coconut milk. Having everything ready makes cooking smoother.

2. 2

   Season your main ingredient with salt, pepper, and curry powder. Let marinate 1-2 hours.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Curry making - this is essential for authentic Trinidadian flavor.

5. 5

   Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the main ingredients and cook low and slow for best results.

7. 7

   Season with curry powder and chadon beni. Taste and adjust seasoning.

8. 8

   Serve immediately while hot.

9. 9

   Garnish and serve with traditional roti.