Red Peas: The Essential Ingredient for Authentic Jamaican Cooking Red Peas are a popular ingredient in Jamaican cuisine, especially in traditional red peas soup and rice and peas. Known for their creamy texture and ability to absorb rich seasonings, they bring authentic Caribbean flavour to homemade meals. Coolrunningsfoods helps Canadian home cooks explore traditional ingredients and recreate favourite Caribbean recipes. For more details, please visit: https://coolrunningsfoods.ca/blogs/recipes/red-peas-soup