rice with peas

Name: Rice with Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 pound(s) salt pork, sliced; 1 teaspoon(s) achiote or annatto seed; 2 medium green peppers, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 cup(s) long grain rice; 1 tablespoon(s) capers; 2 cup(s) water; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup(s) fresh or frozen peas

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Lynette C

Gulf Breeze, FL

Updated on Jul 5, 2017

This recipe is enjoyed throughout Central America. I serve Carne en Adobo over this rice dish. It also makes an excellent side dish.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/4 pound salt pork, sliced
1 teaspoon achiote or annatto seed
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long grain rice
1 tablespoon capers
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup fresh or frozen peas

How To Make rice with peas

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the salt pork till crisp. Remove, drain, and crumble. Reserve drippings.

Step 2

Cook the achiote or annatto seed in the drippings for 5 minutes; discard achiote or annatto seed.
Step 3

To the drippings, add the green peppers, onion, and garlic; cook till tender. Stir in the uncooked rice, capers, 2 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover; simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 4

Stir in the tomatoes and peas. Cover and simmer 10 minutes more or until the rice is done. Stir in the crisp salt pork.
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