 Jamaican stew peas served with white rice | |
| Course | Main dish |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Jamaica |
| Region or state | Caribbean |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Kidney beans, cured meats and coconut milk. |
Stew peas is a Jamaican stew made with beans, salted meat, coconut milk, herbs and spices. It is a common dish in Jamaica, however a number of variations and similar dishes are made throughout the Americas. With the main ingredients being legumes (beans / peas) and meats, stew peas contains a considerable amount of protein.[1]