Jamaican Red Stewed Peas

Step 1

Season stew beef with salt and pepper to thoroughly cover all sides

Step 2

Heat the oil an oven safe Dutch oven pan over medium heat. Add stew beef and turkey sauté, about 2 -3 minutes per side, until beef slightly browns up.

Step 3

Add onions, green onions, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, paprika, and allspice and sauté for about 3-5 minutes.

Step 4

Pour in coconut milk, broth, and beans and bring to a boil and let it cook for about 40 minutes or more depending on your choice of protein. If using a tough cut of meat is preferable to cook first before adding the beans.

Step 5

While the stew is simmering make the spinners by combining water, flour and garlic salt in a medium bowl-knead dough for about 30 seconds to 1 minute to form soft dough.

Step 6

Divide dough into 10-14 equal pieces.

Step 7

Shape dough by rolling with your hands, as if you are making a log- somewhat like a sausage. Repeat the process until finish. Set aside

Step 8

About 15 minutes or more before stew is ready, gently drop dumplings into the pot – you may have to add more water or coconut milk if needed

Step 9

Let it cook until tender- about 15-20 minutes.

Step 10

Adjust seasonings salt and pepper

Step 11

Serve piping hot