Stew peas

Stew peas is a traditional Jamaican dish, typically made with red kidney beans, salted meat, coconut milk, and various spices. It is a hearty and flavorful dish, often served with rice or dumplings.

Ingredients

The main ingredient in stew peas is red kidney beans, which are soaked overnight and then boiled until tender. The beans are then cooked with salted meat, such as salted beef or salted pork, which adds a rich, savory flavor to the dish.

Other ingredients often used in stew peas include coconut milk, which gives the dish a creamy texture and a subtle sweetness, and various spices, such as thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, and pimento. Some versions of the dish also include spinach or callaloo, a leafy green vegetable common in Caribbean cuisine.

Preparation

To prepare stew peas, the red kidney beans are first soaked overnight to soften them. The next day, the beans are boiled until tender, and then the salted meat is added. The mixture is simmered until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded together.

Next, the coconut milk and spices are added, and the stew is simmered for an additional period of time until it has thickened to the desired consistency. If spinach or callaloo is being used, it is added towards the end of the cooking process.

Serving

Stew peas is typically served hot, often over a bed of rice or with dumplings. It is a popular dish in Jamaica, often enjoyed as a hearty lunch or dinner.

See also

• Jamaican cuisine
• Red kidney beans
• Salted meat
• Coconut milk
• Scotch bonnet (pepper)