(For all ingredients, please use organic versions if available)

2 cups basmati or Uncle Ben’s brand rice
3 sprigs thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks scallion, crushed
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 pint green pigeon peas or red kidney beans (precooked)
½–1 cup coconut milk (more, if desired)
2½ cups water (or required amount for rice cooker)
1 Scotch bonnet pepper