Peas and Rice with Coconut (Antigua and Barbuda)

This very simple to make rice dish blends the tropics together with baby green peas. The result a lovely side dish to enjoy with just about anything. It is especially good with the grilled red snapper kabobs.

1 cup basmati rice
2 cups coconut water
½ cup frozen peas or fresh if you can find them

Rinse rice per package directions.

Cook substituting coconut water for regular water.
Bring to boil.

Cover and simmer until rice is tender and water absorbed 15-20 minutes.

Stir in the fresh or frozen peas.

Serve warm.

Makes 4 servings.