Denise Richardson's Jamaican Rice & Peas
Source of Recipe
Good Morning America
List of Ingredients
3 c. Uncle Ben's converted rice
1 c. peas (pigeon peas, cow peas, or kidney beans)
2 medium ham hocks
3 cloves garlic, diced
3 large onions, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 tsp. oregano
2 tsps. thyme
1 tsp. basil
salt and pepper to taste
hot pepper sauce to taste Recipe
Wash the cup of peas, then soak them overnight in water. Keep the peas covered. The next day, boil the ham hocks for 1 1/2 to 2 hours in enough water to cover them. Add the ham hocks and water to the peas and the water they soaked in. Cook together for 1 hour. While they're cooking, saute' the garlic, onions, green pepper, oregano, thyme, basil, salt and pepper, and hot pepper sauce in a little vegetable oil. Then add them to the ham hocks and peas. Add the rice and enough water to cover all the ingredients, about 1 1/2 inches. Stir gently. Then cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer for another 1/2 hour. Serves 10.
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