Easy
Bahamian
Peas and Rice
Traditional Bahamian coconut rice with pigeon peas
100
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
85 min
Cook Time
100 min
Total Time
Ingredients (5 items)
400.00 g
Pigeon peas
dried, soaked overnight
300.00 g
Long-grain rice
400.00 ml
Coconut milk
thick
150.00 g
Salt pork
diced
1.00 whole
Scotch bonnet pepper
kept whole
Instructions (5 steps)
1
Boil soaked pigeon peas until tender, about 45 minutes.
45 minutes
2
In large pot, render salt pork until crispy.
8 minutes
3
Add cooked peas, rice, coconut milk, and seasonings.
5 minutes
4
Add whole scotch bonnet and enough water to cover rice.
2 minutes
5
Simmer covered until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
25 minutes