Belizean Rice and Beans

Instructions

1. Soak beans for 4-6 hours.
2. Boil beans until tender with garlic, onion, and pig's tail. (Or use pressure cooker)
3. Season beans with black pepper, thyme, and salt.
4. Add coconut milk. Stir and taste. Let boil.
5. Clean rice.
6. Add clean rice to seasoned beans. Stir, then cover. Cook until water is absorb or rice is tender. If necessary, add more water gradually until rice is tender.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beans 450g
• 1/2 tsp pepper 2ml
• 1/2 tsp thyme 2ml
• 1 tsp salt 5ml
• 2 plugs garlic (crushed)
• 1 medium onion (sliced)
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2 lbs rice 900g
• 1 small pig's tail or salted beef (optional, trim fat)
• 6-8 cups water