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Definitions of "Rice and peas"



1. Rice and peas (Noun)


Definition

A staple Jamaican dish made with rice cooked in coconut milk, kidney beans, and various seasonings


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi can't have a Sunday dinner without rice and peas
English: I can't have a Sunday dinner without rice and peas


Related Words

Ackee , Aile , Bag juice , ilaloo ,




posted by anonymous on June 22, 2023


2. Rice and peas (Noun)


Definition

Popular meal traditionally eaten on Sundays by Jamaicans. This dish is normally made with rice and kidney beans/ pigeon peas and served along with chicken, fish or beef.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di rice and peas laas Sundeh did sweet
English: The rice and peas last Sunday was delicious


Related Words

Ackee , Aile , Bag juice , ilaloo ,




posted by anonymous on October 2, 2013



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