Belizean Rice And Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. red kidney beans
1 fresh coconut in shell
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 c. long grain rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. thyme

Preparation

Cook beans in water until tender.
Remove coconut from shell; rinse and grate.
Pour 1 1/2 cups warm water over grated coconut; mix and squeeze juice through sieve.
Repeat with 1 1/2 cups warm water.
Add milk and rice into 2 to 3-quart-sized pot.
Add all other ingredients.
Bring to boil and let simmer for about 1/2 hour.
Stir.
Cover and leave on turned-off stove for about 10 minutes.
Serves 4.