BAHAMIAN PEAS AND RICE

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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup olive oil
6 strips bacon, chopped
1 cup chopped Vidalia or sweet onion
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
5 or 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, grated on a rasp or finely minced
2 cups rice, rinsed in a sieve until the water runs clear
One 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 habanero pepper, pierced with the tip of a knife

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine the oil, bacon, onion, bell pepper, celery, thyme leaves, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the bacon is crisped and the onion is tender and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and rice and toast the rice until it has a nutty, popcorn-like scent, about 10 minutes more.
  • Stir in the peas, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire, habanero pepper, and 3 cups water. Bring the pot to a boil, and then reduce to a low simmer and cover. Cook until the rice absorbs the liquid, 35 to 40 minutes. Try to avoid lifting the lid until the 30-minute mark, as the steam helps cook the rice.
  • Serve warm.

Darrel Cantrell
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Yum!


Dawn Wortham
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This dish is always a crowd-pleaser. I make it for potlucks and family gatherings all the time. It's a great way to share the flavors of the Caribbean.


noran adel
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and peas. I usually add some chopped onion and garlic to the pot for extra flavor.


Whitnie Douglass
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The peas and rice are cooked in one pot and the flavor is delicious. I usually add some extra vegetables to make it a complete meal.


Layla Apachito
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This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


ameni majri
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This was my first time making peas and rice and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was full of flavor. I especially loved the addition of the coconut milk. I will definitely be making this again.


dadoll rii
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I've been looking for a good peas and rice recipe and this one is perfect. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The peas and rice are fluffy and flavorful and the sauce is rich and creamy. I'll be making this again and again.


Niranjan Chy
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Absolutely delicious! I made this dish last night and my family loved it. The flavors were amazing and the peas and rice were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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