Rice-1-6Happy New Year to you all!  It’s been so long since I’ve stopped into my little corner of the web and I must say that I’ve missed blogging.   I’ve read your emails and comments and will be bringing you all new recipes in the New Year!

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First up we have black eyed peas and rice.  It’s traditional to start the New Year with a dish using black eyed peas as it will bring prosperity throughout the year.   Instead of making the traditional Guyanese cook-up I served up a plate of Black eyed peas and rice which was absolutely delicious.   This is a great everyday side dish; serve with roasted chicken and veggies.   Enjoy!

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BLACK EYED PEAS AND RICE

Recipe Type: Side Dish
Author: Jehan P
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 tsp crushed garlic
  • 8 sprigs thyme
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • 1 wiri wiri pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ¾ cup coconut cream
  • 3 cups water
  • 15 oz can of black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • Finely chopped scallion
Instructions
  1. In a large pot over medium fire, heat oil and butter until hot. Add onion and cook until it begins to sweat, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Next add garlic, ginger, pepper, thyme and basil then cook for about 30 second while stirring frequently. Add coconut cream and water and bring to a boil.
  3. Next add rice, black eyed peas and salt and stir. Bring to a boil once again, lower heat to a simmer.
  4. Cover the pot and cook for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped scallion.
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