Authentic Bahamian Peas and Rice

Name: Authentic Bahamian Peas and Rice
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; ½ green bell pepper, chopped; 8 ounces cubed cooked ham; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tomato, chopped; 2 slices bacon - cooked and crumbled; 8 ounces corned beef, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas, drained; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; alt and pepper to taste'; 1 (10 ounce) can coconut milk; 6 cups water; 1 teaspoon browning sauce; 3 cups uncooked brown rice

This is an authentic version of Bahamian peas and rice, I am a native of the Bahamas and this is how it was taught to me, hope you enjoy it. Serve with any prepared meat.

INGRIDIENT

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 onion, chopped

½ green bell pepper, chopped

8 ounces cubed cooked ham

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 tomato, chopped

2 slices bacon - cooked and crumbled (Optional)

8 ounces corned beef, chopped

1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas, drained

2 sprigs fresh thyme

salt and pepper to taste

1 (10 ounce) can coconut milk

6 cups water

1 teaspoon browning sauce

3 cups uncooked brown rice

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, and fry until transparent. Stir in the green pepper, ham, tomato paste, tomato, bacon, corned beef, and pigeon peas. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.

Step: 2

Stir in the coconut milk, water and browning sauce, and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice. Return to a boil, then stir, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 45 minutes, until rice is tender. Stir occasionally.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 531 calories; protein 21.8g; carbohydrates 65.1g; fat 20.5g; cholesterol 40.1mg; sodium 828.8mg.

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