How To Make Trini Stewed Red Beans | Foodie Nation

Stew Red Beans is one of those accompaniments that completes a Trini Sunday Lunch perfectly:
Yield 6-8 Portions
INGREDIENTS
For the Preparation of the Dried Red Beans:
1 Cup Dried Red Beans, rinsed & soaked overnight
6 Cups Water
1 Sprig of thyme
2 Whole Garlic Cloves
1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
1 Tsp Salt
For the Stewed Beans:
2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
¼ Cup Onion, minced
4 Cloves Garlic, minced
½ Cup Tomato, chopped
2 Pimento Peppers, minced
3 Tbsp Celery, chopped
¼ Cup Pumpkin, fine dice
¼ Cup Carrot, fine dice
3 Sprigs Thyme
1 Tbsp Ketchup or BBQ Sauce
1 Cup Coconut Milk
1 ½ Cups Water or Stock
Pre-boiled Red beans and Liquid
1 Tbsp Salted Butter
1 Tsp Paprika Powder
2 Tbsp Green Seasoning
Salt & Black Pepper to taste
METHOD
1. Wash and rinse dried red beans then place them in a small bowl and fill with water to cover. Let sit overnight on your kitchen counter to soak and soften.
2. Drain and rinse soaked red beans. In a small sauce pan, pour in the 6 cups of water and add the soaked red beans, sprig of thyme, whole garlic, sugar and salt. Place pot on the stove and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, stir gently and cover. Let cook for 1 hour until beans have softened and cooked through but still possess a firm texture. Smash a bean between your thumb and index and if it breaks apart with minimal tension, then it is good; as it will be cooked again in the next step. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. To make the stew red beans, place a medium sauce pan on high heat. Add the vegetable oil and when heated, drizzle in the sugar to caramelize / brown. With a pot spoon, stir sugar as it develops a dark brown caramel colour with slight bubbles puffing - this may take about 2 minutes.
4. Add in all the aromatics; from the onions to the thyme and sauté in the burnt sugar, stirring and frying it quickly for 3 minutes. Add in the ketchup and continue cooking for 1 minute more.
5. Pour in the coconut milk, water and stir. Let cook for 2 minutes covered. Remove cover and add in the parboiled red beans and its liquid. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients. Depending on how saucy you desire your red beans, you can add an additional 1 cup of water to it.
6. Add in the salted butter, season with the paprika, add the green seasoning and stir. Bring to a boil then reduce temperature to low. Cover the pot and let simmer for 12 - 15 minutes, stirring once or twice during this period.
7. After cooking time, remove cover and taste. Season with salt, black pepper and any other spices or herbs that you may desire to your pallet. Remove beans from the heat.
8. The Stewed Red Beans should have a semi thick consistency with a slight sauce clinging to the pulses.
9. Enjoy with boiled rice, macaroni pie and stewed chicken.
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[@caribbeandarkie30]

Lovely... I usually let it boil with garlic alone and then add all the ingredients, including ketchup, a dash of sugar and coconut milk, when it has soften... No oil or browning of sugar.

[@10xXxtailedxXxdemon]

I'm living in Japan and these vids help me make some home-style Trini cooking whenever I'm missing home, great stuff! Keep it up

[@lilly-qh8el]

Good luck out there

[@shobhamahabir7565]

Finally I’ve learned the right way to make this dish! Fab episode! Interested in a good black eye peas recipe!

[@riaramgoolam4069]

An easy way I do it is put in the slow cooker overnight on low with salt and garlic When I wake up in the morning it's perfect for stewing

[@kadieshajohn3980]

I tried this recipe today.....It’s the best red beans I have ever made. Thank you ! 💗💗💗

[@miyachaitram8983]

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[@christybauer7424]

I made this and it was AMAZING! My husband grew up in Trin City and he said it tastes like Trinidad. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@CookingWithRia]

Looks great guys and a very informative video. Very similar to how I make mine.🌟👍

[@teeshagirod1972]

And I wanted to make this tomorrow 🥰 gonna follow this tomorrow!! Bless up guys!!

[@raisadookwah9857]

Def going to try making red beans this way!!! Looks amazing👌🏼

[@karminiparsan4440]

This looks great!!! I cook mine a little simpler..boil the soaked beans in garlic and pumpkin until it softens..then add some ketchup salt and fresh seasonings together with salt until creamy. Final step to finish off with a.bit of butter..and done. I like to taste the beans itself...but I have to try it this way as it is different.👍👍

[@meagankqueenofeverything]

Every time I use chefs method, my food taste sooo much better. Definitely will give it a try. Pigeon peas, black eyed peas and even black beans as well.

[@diannej290]

Very good video. This is really good now since people have no choice but to cook these days, in addition to which a bag a red beans goes much further than a tin. I don't brown my sugar any more I just put a bit of soya sauce.

[@shenellehayban5242]

I swear yesterday I was searching to see if yall had a video on this because I had planned on making red beans stew chicken and mashed potato's and I couldn't remember how my mom showed me to make red beans 🤦🏽‍♀️ I would definitely try this recipe next time! Looks delicious!

[@clairegasamagera3777]

I just love the way you present all the steps in making this meal. You are amazing. I will try this soon.

[@stefib]

Look delish! Appreciated that secondary camera view straight in the pot👌🏾

[@oliviarowans6492]

Tried this recipe and must say it was a banger!! All the recipes I tried from ''How to foodie nation" has really be amazing!!Thank you for the good guide

[@sherisegriffith1497]

That's y I loveeeeee a slow cooker ...cooks the peas to perfection..no burning and no worries of water drying out

[@Adrian_1988.]

I simply soak it overnight with a tbspn of baking powder, then next day pressure cook it with seasoning one whole onion ginger garlic etc for an hour abt 3inches of water,then stew after!

[@kavitamohammed3598]

I love you guys so much, everytime I'm unsure about a dish I always use you guys as a reference! Love the stale jokes from chef Jason and the sarcasm from Kez ❤🖤🤍 #MyFoodieAirFryer #MyFoodieAirFryer#MyFoodieAirFryer #MyFoodieAirFryer #MyFoodieAirFryer #MyFoodieAirFry

[@Brunos6554]

Looks great! I just made dal today but would love to see your recipe. Also some pigeon peas and black eyed peas recipes are always useful. Thanks!

[@sheemillebrooks548]

2 of my favourite ppl N one of my favourite peas omg 😋😘 thks for dis

[@andyaqui]

Awesome red bean stew. I'm going to kick mine up like this. Can you try Lima beans too?

[@simplybee4531]

I made this today with some white rice and fish. It was amazing! Thank you for sharing. 🤗

[@missmyabcmissgm2918]

I followed your directions and made it in my One Pot. Creamy and like meh grandmother use to make it.

[@shannonday4635]

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[@d.benders2413]

Awesome video. I would like for you to cook red beans and pigtail soup. Greetings from St. Maarten and Aruba.

[@fromdeislands]

Would love to see y'all make black eye peas!

[@aieshawilliams9812]

Love thissss true cooks know u gotta add some coconut milk with your peas❤🔥🇹🇹

[@pinkeyramsarran2790]

Wow looks yummy.

[@stephaniegreene539]

Wow, that red beans stew looks amazing, have to try it. 🤗🇬🇾

[@blesschic_80]

Red beans is an all time favourite, really nice recipe, thanks for sharing @FoodieNation....

[@lewisann7714]

Redbeans and thin cassava dumplings!

[@darnell835]

I luv red beans with rice and Kezzi...😊💙

[@Rumpersad]

This was excellent! Request for pigeon peas. I love red beans but my favourite is pigeon peas.

[@amber3171]

This looks declicious!

[@adrianachong9029]

You can pressure cook your beans 🫘 and peas in lieu of overnight soaking if you’ve forgotten to soak them or decide to add to your meal the day of. My mom would pressure cook with a few smashed whole garlic cloves and just water.

[@carlaclement4229]

Kezzianne allu doh easy, any pulse without coconut milk is not food. You done know we ting eh spices and taste, coconut milk is a must for all our Caribbean people.

[@DevaNeeramanii]

Ah never see mih Granny an' Mammy put coconut milk in dey red bean stew but ...ah ha' tuh gih dat a try, fuh sure-fuh sure. As a vegetarian I eat a lot of pulses so yes...Dhal, Lentils, Pigeon Peas an' Bodi, peasy please.

[@desireecummings2252]

Red beans was on point!!! I never brown the sugar but this was awesome.

[@tre_editzs4697]

i always watch you guys i tried it and it turned out good i need some more vegan dishes thankssss...

[@butthatsnoneofmybusiness]

Do you have any recipes which make use of White Dried Beans?

[@christybauer7424]

Beans, peas, anything vegan. That's my vote☺ Thanks for the video!

[@locutz]

i eh go lie , that looking real good i have to try this

[@darcellalexander103]

EN👏🏽ER👏🏽GYYYY👏🏽 I love it

[@maniramdipchan3684]

Great job. There is a bean or a grain called URDI. You can try this also.

[@josiejosie4926]

Good jobs guys can't wait to try it

[@allysonkalicharan4224]

Hmm I never thought of using sugar to stew my red beans surprisingly; I just sauté onions and tomatoes in golden ray before adding my red beans and other ingredients. Wish I readily access pimento in the States

[@ashleygill6808]

Hi, Guys beautiful video as usual, So my husband don't eat garlic, onions & tomatoes.Can you suggest a version for me to stew or steam fish plz.thanks in advance

[@deeson3816]

Jason and Kezzi can you do boil corn and dhal. Love you'll program. Keep up the good work.

[@deboraalexis4016]

Yes! Coconut cream powder makes it right!😋😋😋😋 ♥️

[@latisha409]

So love you'll cooking I learn new things

[@AD-ye6mw]

Lovely gonna try this. Unfortunately though I'd have to use fresh coconut milk, the sodium levels in that powder isn't good for my family 1 of who has a heart condition. But great job peeps! Please do black-eyed peas, did it recently absolute failure lol. Although I'm guessing it might be similar to this if so green pigeon peas will do.

[@allisonalcia1090]

Hi will love stew pigeon peas and lentils please. Thank you. Keep on cooking.

[@alicadaniels8684]

This was good... I usually do mine without the coconut milk. But this is good addition. How about the Black beans????

[@monicaduprey3705]

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[@mrsflavorscaribbeanpot5441]

Looks so good

[@kevinlapaiz]

Excellent job! I’m interested in black eye peas

[@nglza]

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[@shouraims4265]

How do you degas the beans and still keep the protein?

[@darryboi]

Please make a video for all the other peas like split peas, lentil and green peas

[@dimple145]

What kind of coconut powder did you use?

[@EricaBeautyJournal]

The green hot pepper missing. Can you make baked beans from scratch? Thanks.

[@mauriceiajoseph3909]

Could you please do lentils and pigeon peas ?

[@aqeelaallie2794]

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[@trinimassive33]

@chefjasonperu @Kezzianne definitely do all the beans...this recipe I'm definitely going do...I love me some beans...any kind peas or beans. I love you guys!!! Sean from Maryland

[@onekingmoore9678]

Can you guys try red beans with salt fish

[@staceywilson2168]

What about black beans? Could that be done the same way

[@annestamcbride9407]

Omg I love u guys could u all make a lentils and even blackeyes peas

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Love watching the show u guys r so cool

[@janetsutta2711]

Please tell us where to find green seasoning, thanks, janet

[@Roseau112]

You can make it. It’s a blend of scallions, basil, thyme, onions, garlic, sweet pepper, parsley celery and coriander. Blend and refrigerate or freeze.

[@curtisthomas2670]

Amazon

[@ashleygill6808]

Love you guys

[@curtlylewis4196]

Lentils and any other peas please!!! Love yall

[@kenbruzual3657]

What about using a crock pot and cooking the kidney peas for 6hrs on low. It tastes sweeter. My crock pot is what I use to cook all my dried peas

[@sambizz6500]

Is there a foodie nation app?

[@roguesocks]

thank you so much! appreciate!

[@anandramnarinesingh4219]

Can I make lentil like this

[@joanlewis9921]

It would be nice to boil the peas with some salted pig,s tail. before you stew it. What do you think k?

[@beverlyguy3674]

Guys I looked all over your channel and I can’t find rice and pigeon peas. Please can you do the recipe. People always want rice and peas.

[@beverlyguy3674]

Are you guys in Trinidad?

[@curtisthomas2670]

Yes

[@TravelShortVidz]

What can I use as a substitute for sugar browing

[@kimberlyjones3089]

Soy sauce

[@TravelShortVidz]

@@kimberlyjones3089 😆 I actually tried that today. What a coincidence. Thx tho

[@nickyyoung8538]

Tanx 4 dis video. Wanna c more peas and beans.

[@wayneborde8919]

Do you ever taste the beans?

[@fitzpatrickstacey5021]

She did with a separate spoon

[@wayneborde8919]

I was referring to the amount of ingredients and spices that is being put into the pot how can anyone actually taste the beans.

[@juliealexis8510]

Hi chef 👋😊 &kezzy great job guys I was taught to prep my beans the same way , I'm 55&still does it ,it takes a little while but it's all worth it ,chef I would like you to do a simple fry chicken drumsticks no fancy thing 😄 I'll be looking forward to it thank you , chef your mouth is to hot😁take care guys God bless , enjoy watching you guys.

[@chefjasonperu]

Subscribe to channel. This was done already

[@MsTrinichic]

Yummmmy!

[@CrystalMahabir4107411035OwL]

I put my beans in the pressure cooker and boil them till they get soft

[@brendonsupersad1113]

They should get married. Anyone who gets along like that in a kitchen should be together.🙂

[@raynaldopersad799]

With my divorce you have helped me so much to get the trinbago taste

[@gorgan1010]

Please try Black Peas..pumkin.

[@mayamikolynn6825]

The camera loves her

[@tammyg3832]

More vegan things like this. Its funny a lot of things are said to be a “side” but its a main for those that do not eat meat. Maybe we can change the way recipes are looked at. This was really good. A choka recipe or fig souse would be good too. Thx!

[@allihenderson7955]

Yummmyyyyyy

[@Honeypepper.]

ah want tuh come on dis show😄

[@vidyiamohansingh3660]

I so trying the Coconut milk next time

[@janelleali47]

Chef Jason ,you can make a quick American style stove top macaroni to go with those beans .That's right.! I make mines that ways sometimes and it is deliciouso!

[@elishamorris3685]

Alright popeye 😀 #MyFoodieAirFryer Nice one Kezzianne

[@ladyiola]

Have mercy. 😍🥰😍🥰😍🥰

[@cherylbesson8671]

I’d like to see pigeon peas

[@nushkii2502]

Try this Boil and fry black eye peas

[@joanlewis9921]

Do a cook_,up rice with redbeans

[@karelphillips3483]

Goodday, how to stew lentils

[@trinidadandtobago7098]

Just as how I cook it 👍