Rice with pigeon peas is one of the typical hallmark recipes of Panama. In certain provinces of the country, it is also called rice with beans. It is usually served with vegetables and stewed meats such as chicken, beef, and pork. Its preparation is simple.
Rice with pigeon peas is a traditional hallmark recipe of Panama. In certain provinces of the country, it is also called rice with beans. It is usually served with vegetables and stewed meats such as chicken, beef, and pork. Its preparation is straightforward. Below, we present its delicious traditional recipe.
Rice with pigeon peas and coconut
Ingredients
1 Coconut
1 cup of Long-grain rice
1 teaspoon of Vegetable oil
½ Onion
1 cup of Fresh pigeon peas
3 Cilantro leaves
2 cups of Water
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : First, finely chop the onion.
Step 2 : Then, in a large pot, heat the vegetable oil and sauté the onion along with the pigeon peas until the onion becomes translucent.
Step 3 : Next, add the chopped cilantro and the previously washed and drained rice.
Step 4 : Allow to cook for a while, then add water and salt to taste.
Step 5 : When the contents of the pot start boiling, reduce the heat and cover the pot.
Step 6 : Let it cook this way for at least 20 minutes.
Step 7 : After this time, uncover the pot and taste the rice with pigeon peas carefully.
Step 8 : If necessary, adjust the seasoning by adding a little more salt.
Step 9 : This results in a delicious Panamanian-style rice with pigeon peas, ready to enjoy.
