Rice and Peas

Among the most popular side dishes across the Caribbean is rice and legumes. Sometimes it’s called rice and beans, sometimes moros y crisitanos, arroz con habichuelas, or arroz con gandules. In Jamaica, peas are beans, and this classic side is a standard accompaniment for Stewed Oxtail. The flavors of rice and peas are iconic to the island’s dishes, blending coconut milk with thyme, scotch bonnet chiles, and allspice. This dish is also substant