Stew Peas Recipe | Authentic Cuisine

Ingredients

2 cups red peas (kidney beans)
1 lb salted beef
1 lb pig tail (salted)
1 scotch bonnet pepper
2 stalks scallion
3 sprigs thyme
2 cups coconut milk
6 pimento seeds
Salt and pepper to taste
Spinners (dumplings)

Stew Peas

Cooking Directions

Prepare the Meat:

Boil the salted beef and pig tail twice in a medium pan; drain after each boiling.

Combine Ingredients:

Add the red peas, boiled meat, and pimento seeds into the pan; boil until the peas are tender (about 1 ½ hours).

Add Coconut Milk and Dumplings:

Pour in the coconut milk and add spinners (dumplings) along with any additional seasonings.
Continue cooking for about an hour until the stew thickens.

Serve:

Allow the stew to simmer until it reaches your desired consistency, then serve hot with rice.

Enjoy this hearty Jamaican dish, rich in flavors and tradition!