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  • Bahamian Peas And Rice

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    Ingredients

    • 1/4 lb salt pork, diced
    • 1 sm onion, sliced
    • 1 x celery rib, minced
    • 1/4 c. tomato paste
    • 3 c. water salt and freshly grnd pepp
    • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
    • 1/4 x green pepper, seeded and
    • 1 tsp dry thyme leaves
    • 3/4 c. cooked pigeon peas, (black eyed peas can be substituted
    • 2 c. uncooked white rice

    Directions

    1. Fry the salt pork in a large skillet till the fat has been released, then add in the vegetable oil. Add in the onion and saute/fry till translucent/soft. Then add in the green pepper, celery, thyme, and tomato paste. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 5 min. Add in the peas and cook for another 5 min.
    2. Transfer the pea mix to a saucepan and add in the water and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, add in the rice, and stir.
    3. Reduce the heat when the water returns to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for about 25 min, or possibly till the liquid is absorbed. This is usually served as a side dish.

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