eastern Guatemala (Izabal): it is known as rice and beans and it includes coconut milk. Honduras: Casamiento; on the Caribbean coast it is known as rice and beans and it includes coconut milk and chilli flakes India: Rajma, an Indian bean dish usually served with rice Israel: Orez shu'it, a traditional Israeli beans and rice dish Caribbean coast: rice and beans Japan: Okowa, specifically sekihan, azuki beans and glutinous rice. In red bean mochi, the rice is processed into a bun form. Jamaica: rice and peas Korea, Kongbap (bean rice), patbap (red bean rice) Mexico: pispiote, rice and beans Nicaragua: gallo pinto, and in the Nicaraguan Caribbean Coast, as in other countries, it is called "rice and beans" and is made with coconut milk. Panama: gallopinto Caribbean coast (Colón, Bocas del Toro): known as rice and beans, and prepared with coconut milk, like in the Dominican Republic. Peru: There are two main variations: calentado tacu-tacu Puerto Rico: arroz junto; made with red beans or pigeon beans, and prepared with meat all in same pot. arroz con gandules a part of Puerto Rico's national dish which is rice with pigeon peas. Spain: Paella Suriname: bruine bonen met rijst, one-pot dish with mixed meats and kidney beans, served with rice. Trinidad and Tobago: rice and peas United States: Hoppin' John, a black-eyed peas dish from the southern United States Red beans and rice, the most common beans and rice dish in Louisiana Creole cuisine Venezuela: These dishes may include fried plantains called "tajadas" as it is commonly found in many Venezuelan dishes: Pabellón criollo: Made with rice, beans or refried black beans and well seasoned shredded beef. It is then surrounded by slices of ripe fried plantain. The plantain give the name "Pabellon con barandas". Arroz con caraotas: When Pabellón Criollo omits the fried plantains, it has a different name. It is colloquially known as "poor man's lunch" since it is more common in low-income families. However, it can be made and enjoyed by whomever. Fried eggs can also be included. Palo A pique llanero: Made with rice, brown beans and well seasoned shredded beef, chicken and pork. It is surrounded by slices of ripe plantain and pieces of potatoes. Some areas like Barinas, Apure or Bolivar add green plantains. Liberia : In most parts of West Africa, beans are cooked separately from rice. Flavorful kidney beans can be eaten as a