Guyanese Black-Eyed Peas Cook-Up Rice is a comforting, one-pot dish made with rice, black-eyed peas, and coconut milk, often cooked with flavorful aromatics like garlic, onions, and fresh herbs such as thyme and scallions. This traditional dish is a staple in Guyanese households, commonly enjoyed for special occasions like Old Year's Night (New Year's Eve) as it symbolizes luck and prosperity. The creamy richness from the coconut milk pairs perfectly with the earthy black-eyed peas and chicken often served with cucumbers and fried plantain. Check out Brandon on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandongouveia/?hl=en">Instagram</a> @brandongouveia for more recipe inspo!

Quick Info

⏱️ 155 min • 🍽️ 10 servings • ⭐ 77%

Nutrition

481 cal • 29g protein • 59g carbs • 15g fat

Tags

[Caribbean] • [Meal]

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds bone-in, skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
• 1½ tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
• ½ tablespoon brown sugar
• ½ tablespoon browning sauce or soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 3 stalks scallions, chopped
• 2 (15½-ounce) cans black-eyed peas
• 1½ cups long-grain parboiled rice, rinsed until the water runs clear
• 1 (13.66-ounce) cans coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• ½ scotch bonnet chile, with seeds for spice
• 3 thyme sprigs
• Fried plantains, for serving
• Sliced cucumber, for serving

Instructions Preview

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Recipe by: Brandon Gouveia • From: Tasty