BAHAMIAN STYLE PEAS AND RICE

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Peas and rice, often served under a tropical sun. You may have had it last while sitting on soft white sand, and looking at a clear blue sea. Goes excellently with other traditional Caribbean fare, such as chicken curry or souse.

Provided by DANIELLE2877

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup butter
2 ounces sliced bacon, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 large tomato, diced
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon ketchup
salt and pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas, with liquid
1 ⅔ cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Place bacon in the saucepan, and cook until evenly brown. Stir in onion and celery, and cook until tender. Mix in tomato, tomato paste, and ketchup. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking about 15 minutes.
  • Stir pigeon peas and their liquid, water, rice, and thyme into the saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Cook 40 minutes on low, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff rice with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.9 calories, Carbohydrate 80.7 g, Cholesterol 40.2 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 746.3 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

Bagizaw Assaye
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


patricia millington
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I love the vibrant colors in this dish. It's so visually appealing and it tastes just as good as it looks.


Ogbonologbon TV
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for beginners. I love that I can make a delicious and authentic Bahamian dish at home.


Daniel Ramirez
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks.


Mujahid Armani
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This is the best peas and rice recipe I've ever tried. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves Caribbean cuisine.


Scott Kingsworth
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Siciid Cali Yusuf
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This recipe is a great way to introduce kids to new flavors. My kids loved the peas and rice, and they even asked for seconds!


Abdullah Maqsood
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I'm not usually a big fan of peas, but I really enjoyed them in this dish. The flavors all came together perfectly.


sunil gurung
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I love the addition of coconut milk in this recipe. It gives the dish a creamy, rich flavor that I just can't resist.


Alex123 ParkourMaster
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This is my go-to recipe for peas and rice. It's simple, flavorful, and always a hit with my family and friends.


Kazmi Syed
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually serve it with grilled chicken or fish, but it's also great on its own.


Game streamer
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have a bag of frozen peas in my freezer, so this is a quick and easy meal to throw together on a busy weeknight.


Jenisha Limbuni
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I usually add a little extra spice, but that's just my personal preference.


ATIQUL HOQUE POLASH ATIQUL HOQUE POLASH
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This Bahamian-style peas and rice was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.