Bahamian Peas 'n' Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups long-grain rice
• 1 cup pigeon peas (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 4 oz salt pork or bacon, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 1/2 cups water
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1Render the salt pork in a heavy pot until crisp.
2. 2Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and saute until softened.
3. 3Stir in tomato paste and brown sugar, cooking 1-2 minutes to caramelize slightly.
4. 4Add pigeon peas, thyme, and water, and bring to a boil.
5. 5Stir in the rice, season with salt and pepper, reduce heat to low, and cover.
6. 6Simmer 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
7. 7Fluff with a fork and serve hot alongside fried fish or chicken.

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