Rice Dishes
Dominican Rice and Peas
Rice and Peas
Dominica
Rice cooked with pigeon peas, coconut milk, and local seasonings; a popular meal in Dominica; served with stewed chicken, fish, or meat; a staple of the Dominican lunch; the rice and peas of Dominica; a Caribbean comfort food; a versatile accompaniment.
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What it is
A closer look at Dominican Rice and Peas.
Rice cooked with pigeon peas, coconut milk, and local seasonings; a popular meal in Dominica; served with stewed chicken, fish, or meat; a staple of the Dominican lunch; the rice and peas of Dominica; a Caribbean comfort food; a versatile accompaniment.
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The rice should be tender and flavourful; with pigeon peas and coconut milk; a popular meal in Dominica; served with stewed chicken or fish; the rice and peas of Dominica; a Caribbean comfort food; a versatile accompaniment.
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