Easy Black Eyed Peas with Rice

• 200 grams Pork belly or bacon
• 1 medium Onion, minced
• 1 Celery, minced
• 2 japanese small sized, 1/2 american large sized Green bell pepper, minced
• 2 clove Garlic, minced
• 200 grams Black eyed peas
• 500 ml Chicken stock
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp Dried thyme, or Italian Seasonin
• 2 Green onions
• 1 dash each Salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper
• 1 as much (to taste) Plain cooked rice

1. Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water.
2. The following day, wash and drain them well.
3. Mince the vegetables and cut the meat into 1 cm cubes.
4. Heat oil in a pot and cook the pork over medium heat.
5. If using bacon, cook for about 2 minutes.
6. If using thick pork belly, cook for 3-4 minutes.
7. Add the celery, onion, green pepper, and garlic to the pot and stir well until the onion becomes transparent (3-4 minutes).
8. Add the beans, chicken stock, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
9. Bring it to a boil.
10. Refer to Helpful Hints.
11. Once it comes to a boil, lower the heat and let it simmer for 40 minutes.
12. Simmer until the beans become tender.
13. If necessary, add more water midway through.
14. Adjust with salt and pepper to taste.
15. Place the rice in a soup bowl.
16. Frozen rice that has been heated is fine.
17. Pour the beans and soup over the rice and garnish with chopped green onions to finish!

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Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/152995-easy-black-eyed-peas-with-rice (may not work)