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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 ,



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Other Definitions of "Rice and peas"

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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