Jamaican Rice With "Peas" - cooking recipe

Ingredients

400 g long grain rice
800 ml coconut milk
500 g kidney beans
2 teaspoons chopped thyme
4 garlic cloves (squashed)
2 scallions (sliced)
1 small red chile

Preparation

Mix all ingredients in a big pot (cast-iron would be best). Add water until up to 2.5 cm above the rice.
Bring to a boil slowly, using medium heat. Reduce to low heat and simmer for approximately 25 minutes until the rice is soft and has absorbed the liquid.
Remove the chili and spice the rice with thyme, pepper and salt.
Enjoy!