Ingredients
For the Split Peas and Rice
- 1 cup of split peas, soaked over night or longer , pressured for 15 minutes
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 medium sized onions, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 bunch chives, chopped
- 3 pimentos, chopped
- 1 tablespoon green seasoning
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon (more or less depending on preference ) cayenne pepper
For the Stewed Beef
- 1 lb beef, seasoned and pressured for 15 minutes
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 pimento or more, chopped
- 2 medium sized carrots or more if desired, chopped carrots
- 1 tablespoon green seasoning or more
- 1 tablespoon oil
- salt to taste
- cayenne pepper to taste 4
- 1 tablespoon browning (more or less depending on preference)
- water as needed
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 medium sized cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder or freshly grated ginger (optional)
Instructions
For the Split Peas and Rice
- in a large pot, add oil and seasonings. sautee for 3 minutes. next add in peas and allow to further sautee for another 2 minutes.
- add coconut milk and stir. next add in rice, mix well and add in the reserved water from the peas (check video beneath recipe). add in dry parsley, salt to taste and cayenne. be sure to stir constantly, checking for flavours and add water if needs be. once completely cooked remove from heat and set aside until ready to plate.
For the Stewed Beef
- in a pot, add oil and seasonings. mix well. sautee from about 2-3 minutes minutes. add in beef and browning and mix well. allow to sautee/fry for 3 minutes
- add in reserved water from pressuring the beef. mix in carrot, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, parsley, cayenne pepper and sugar. mix well and cook until done. be sure to add additional water when needed and check for flavour
- once done, removed from heat and serve with split peas and rice and any vegetable side of choice.
- enjoy!
