Step 1

Wash rice until water runs clear. Drain water.

Step 2

Heat a saucepan with oil. Then add onions, garlic, thyme, and hot pepper, sauté for about a minute.

Step 3

Stir in rice to the pan, followed by beans for about 2 minutes, then add coconut milk, bay leaf, bouillon powder, creole spice, with 3 cups of water, bring to a boil reduce heat, cover with a lid and simmer until rice is cooked, about 20 minutes or more. Stir occasionally from the sides to prevent burns , add more water if needed.

Step 4

Adjust for salt and pepper. Discard bay leaves You have to stir occasionally to be preventing any burns.

Step 5

Serve warm