Kingston Street Coconut Rice & Red Beans

Kingston Street Coconut Rice and Red Beans featuring fluffy coconut rice, tender red kidney beans, thyme, and Caribbean-inspired spices in a rustic bowl. Light bloom method using coconut milk and broth displayed in a 40/60 recipe hero image.

Bloom Classification

Light Bloom • Coconut Milk & Broth

Why the Bloom Works

Kingston Street contains allspice, thyme, garlic, onion, and pepper. Briefly warming the seasoning with the onions before adding the liquid allows the spices to release their aromatic oils into the coconut milk, creating a richer and more balanced dish.

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Long-Grain Rice (370 g)

• 1 Can Coconut Milk (14 oz / 400 ml)

• 1 Can Red Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed (14 oz / 400 g)

• 1 Small Onion, chopped (100 g)

• 2 Garlic Cloves, minced (6 g)

• 1 Teaspoon Kingston Street Caribbean Seasoning (2 g)

• 1 Fresh Thyme Sprig

• 2 Cups Water (475 ml)

• 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt (6 g)

• 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper (0.5 g)

• 1 Cup Corn Kernels, optional (165 g)

Method

Step 1: Bloom the Seasoning

1. Place a large saucepan over medium-low heat.

2. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.

3. Stir in the garlic and Kingston Street Seasoning.

4. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

The mixture should become fragrant but not browned.

Step 2: Build the Rice

1. Add the coconut milk and water.

2. Stir in the kidney beans.

3. Add the thyme sprig, salt, pepper, and optional corn.

4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 3: Cook the Rice

1. Stir in the rice.

2. Return to a light boil.

3. Reduce heat to low.

4. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.

Step 4: Finish

1. Remove from heat.

2. Let stand covered for 5 minutes.

3. Remove the thyme sprig.

4. Fluff gently with a fork.

Serve it alongside Kingston Street Grilled Chicken, grilled pork, seafood, or roasted vegetables.

Troubleshooting

• The rice is still firm after cooking.

  • Different rice varieties absorb liquid differently. Add 2–4 tablespoons water (30–60 ml), cover, and cook for another 5 minutes.

• The rice became mushy.

  • Too much liquid or overcooking can cause soft rice. Next time reduce cooking time slightly and avoid stirring during cooking.

• The coconut flavor is too strong.

  • Replace 1/2 cup (120 ml) of the coconut milk with additional water.

• The dish tastes bland.

  • Add an extra 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) Kingston Street Seasoning after cooking and fluff gently into the rice.

• The beans broke apart.

  • Add the beans after the liquid begins to simmer and stir gently.

Best With

• Kingston Street Grilled Chicken

• Grilled Pork Tenderloin

• Caribbean Shrimp

• Blackened Fish

• Fried Plantains

• Tropical Fruit Salsa

• Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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