Authentic Belizean Rice and Beans Recipe | Ingredients: Beans, Pepper, Thyme, Garlic, Coconut, Rice,

Ingredients

• 1 lb beans (450 g)
• 1/2 tsp pepper (2 ml)
• 1/2 tsp thyme (2 ml)
• 1 tsp salt (5 ml)
• 2 cloves of garlic (crushed)
• 1 medium onion (sliced)
• 1 dried coconut (grated, to give 1 cup milk)
• 2 lb rice (900 g)
• 1 small pig's tail or salted beef (optional, trim fat) or bacon
• 6 – 8 cups water