Bahamian Peas And Rice Recipe

• 1/4 lb salt pork, diced
• 1 sm onion, sliced
• 1 x celery rib, minced
• 1/4 c. tomato paste
• 3 c. water salt and freshly grnd pepp
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1/4 x green pepper, seeded and
• 1 tsp dry thyme leaves
• 3/4 c. cooked pigeon peas, (black eyed peas can be substituted
• 2 c. uncooked white rice

1. Fry the salt pork in a large skillet till the fat has been released, then add in the vegetable oil.
2. Add in the onion and saute/fry till translucent/soft.
3. Then add in the green pepper, celery, thyme, and tomato paste.
4. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 5 min.
5. Add in the peas and cook for another 5 min.
6. Transfer the pea mix to a saucepan and add in the water and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Bring to a boil, add in the rice, and stir.
8. Reduce the heat when the water returns to a boil.
9. Cook, uncovered, for about 25 min, or possibly till the liquid is absorbed.
10. This is usually served as a side dish.

salt pork, onion, celery, tomato paste, water salt, vegetable oil, green pepper, thyme, peas, white rice

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/bahamian-peas-and-rice-73587 (may not work)