AUTHENTIC BAHAMIAN PEAS AND RICE

Authentic Bahamian Peas and Rice image

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.

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Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

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
salt and pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) can coconut milk
6 cups water
1 teaspoon browning sauce
3 cups uncooked brown rice

Steps:

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.
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 Facts : Calories 530.8 calories, Carbohydrate 65.1 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 828.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g