Mutton and Rice (Antigua)

Instructions

1. Marinate the mutton with the lime juice, salt, crushed garlic and spices for at least 1 hour.
2. In a casserole, melt the brown sugar in the oil until you get a brown caramel.
3. Brown the meat in small batches until well coloured.
4. Add the sliced onion, tomato paste and thyme, then fry for 5 minutes.
5. Pour in the water, add the whole pepper, cover and simmer for 1 h 30 over low heat.
6. Meanwhile, cook the rice with the kidney beans and a little of the mutton cooking liquid.
7. Remove the pepper, adjust the seasoning and serve the meat coated in sauce with the rice.