bahamian peas & rice

8 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Jan 27, 2016

From Taste of Home.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 14 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 - bacon strips, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 - celery rib, chopped
  • 1/2 - chopped green pepper
  • 15 ounces pigeon peas, drained
  • 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 3 - fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 5 cups water (about)
  • 13 2/3 ounces coconut milk
  • 3 cups uncooked brown rice

How To Make bahamian peas & rice

  • Step 1
    In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon.
  • Step 2
    Add the onion, celery and green pepper to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Stir in the pigeon peas, ham, tomato paste, thyme, salt and pepper.
  • Step 3
    Add the water, coconut milk and cooked bacon; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove thyme sprigs.

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