{"product_id":"rice-and-peas","title":"Rice \u0026 Peas","description":"\u003cp\u003eRice \u0026amp; Peas brings together three foundational ingredients used to prepare one of the Caribbean's most enduring and widely recognised dishes. Gungo peas, creamed coconut, and whole pimento — the earthiness, richness, and warmth at the centre of traditional Caribbean rice and peas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Selected This\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRice and peas sits at the heart of Caribbean home cooking — not as a side dish alone, but as part of the rhythm of Sunday meals, family gatherings, and everyday eating across generations. This set brings together the ingredients most closely associated with building the dish properly: the earthiness of gungo peas, the richness of coconut, and the unmistakable warmth of pimento running through it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse to prepare traditional rice and peas alongside rice, herbs, aromatics, and seasoning to taste. Typically served with stewed meats, jerk dishes, fish, or Sunday dinner favourites. Cook slowly and season gradually — the depth builds with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaribbean Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRice and peas remains one of the Caribbean's most culturally familiar dishes, particularly throughout Jamaica where it forms part of the structure of weekly home cooking. More than a recipe, it represents a style of cooking built around layering flavour patiently and feeding people generously — familiar enough that its presence at the table rarely requires explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes: Tropical Sun Gungo Peas (500g), Dunn's River Creamed Coconut (200g), and Tropical Sun Whole Pimento (70g)\u003cbr\u003eStore in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTropical Sun Gungo Peas: Gungo Peas (Pigeon Peas).\u003cbr\u003eDunn's River Creamed Coconut: Coconut (100%).\u003cbr\u003eTropical Sun Whole Pimento: Whole Pimento (Allspice).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergy Advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContains Coconut. Packed in facilities that may also handle Wheat (Gluten), Nuts, Sesame and Soya. Always refer to individual product packaging for the most up-to-date ingredient and allergen information before consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountries of origin: Tanzania and United Kingdom | Suitable for traditional rice and peas and savoury Caribbean cooking | Cook slowly and season to taste\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Caribbean Corner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53741180748140,"sku":null,"price":109.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/0100\/2604\/files\/Rice_PeasFTV3.png?v=1779515896","url":"https:\/\/thecaribbeancorner.ae\/products\/rice-and-peas","provider":"The Caribbean Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}