Bahamian Peas and Rice

Title:
Bahamian Peas and Rice

Yield:
6 Servings

Categories:
Vegetables,
Rice




Ingredients:





   1/4 lb Salt pork, diced


     1    Small onion, sliced


     1    Celery rib, chopped


   1/4 c  Tomato paste


     3 c  Water


          Salt and freshly ground pepp


     1 tb Vegetable oil


   1/4    Green pepper, seeded and


     1 ts Dried thyme leaves


   3/4 c  Cooked pigeon peas (black


          Eyed peas can be substituted


     2 c  Uncooked white rice






 Fry the salt pork in a large skillet until the fat has been released, then


 add the vegetable oil.  Add the onion and saute until translucent. Then add


 the green pepper, celery, thyme, and tomato paste. Reduce the heat, cover,


 and simmer for 5 minutes.  Add the peas and cook for another 5 minutes.


   Transfer the pea mixture to a saucepan and add the water and salt and


 pepper to taste.  Bring to a boil, add the rice, and stir. Reduce the heat


 when the water returns to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for about 25 minutes, or


 until the liquid is absorbed.  This is usually served as a side dish.


 


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