Pairing Rice and Peas correctly — a note on rum punch

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Rice and Peas. I ordered it with rum punch and the smoky from the jerk pit elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. allspice pimento in particular became more prominent in a good way.

ackee is legally restricted for export when unripe due to toxicity — an unusual national dish ingredient. The a beach seafood restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Rice and Peas with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.