Cook-Up Rice W/ Coconut Milk – Finest Food NY

Ingredients

• 2 cups long-grain rice
• 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
• 2 cups chicken broth or water
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cooked black-eyed peas or kidney beans
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced pumpkin (optional)
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 sprig thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper (optional, for flavor not heat)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice (optional)