Rice and peas

Rice and peas or peas and rice is a traditional food within the West Indian Caribbean islands. The 'peas' are traditionally pigeon peas, but more often substituted with kidney beans, and the dish is frequently served with curry goat. In 1961, Frederic G. Cassidy made note that the dish had been referred to as Jamaica's coat of arms.

Rice and peas

Rice and peas or peas and rice is a traditional food within the West Indian Caribbean islands. The 'peas' are traditionally pigeon peas, but more often substituted with kidney beans, and the dish is frequently served with curry goat. In 1961, Frederic G. Cassidy made note that the dish had been referred to as Jamaica's coat of arms.