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Bahamian Peas and Rice




Source of Recipe


Jamaica Gleaner


Recipe Introduction


(Recipe for someone who already knows how to cook and is good at estimating quantities)




List of Ingredients




Rice

1 can Pigeon peas

or fresh green peas

Pinch salt or to taste

Black pepper

Salted beef or

(bacon finely chopped)

Onions

Green peppers

Ripe tomatoes

Tomato paste

Gravy browning (optional)

Thyme



Recipe



Saut� onions, green pepper, thyme, tomato paste, salt beef or bacon.

Once saut�ed add water and bring to a boil adding peas, then add rice and let cook for about 45 minutes or until cooked.


If using dried peas, you must boil first and then add saut�ed ingredients before adding rice.

Fresh peas, however, can be saut�ed with other ingredients.