Jamaican Stew Peas
A rich coconut and kidney bean stew with chewy spinners and salted beef or smoked pork. A Sunday classic.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.91 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the pork, onion, garlic, spring onions, thyme, scotch bonnet, allspice and pepper in a large pot with the 600 ml water. Simmer, covered, for 40 minutes.
40 min - 2
Add the kidney beans and coconut milk. Simmer for 20 minutes, mashing a few beans against the side of the pot to thicken the sauce.
20 min - 3
Make the spinners. Mix the flour with the 80 ml water to a firm dough. Roll small pieces between your palms into thin 5 cm fingers.
- 4
Drop the spinners into the stew and cook for 15 minutes, until they are firm and chewy.
15 min - 5
Remove the scotch bonnet and thyme stalks. Taste before adding salt, as the pork is salty.
- 6
Serve in bowls with rice.
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