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Authentic Bahamian Peas and Rice

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"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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PREP TIME	10 Min
COOK TIME	45 Min
READY IN	55 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 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

DIRECTIONS

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.

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Reviewed on May 23, 2007 by Danielle

This is not real Bahamian peas and rice. No real Bahamian puts cornbeef in their peas and... MORE

Reviewed on May 18, 2006 by Kels

This is not true Bahamian Peas n rice!! MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2005 by ONELOT

This is the real thing. MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by Chere

This isn't authentic. Though you can add the coconut milk (AKA: coconut water)or shredded,... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2007 by Debbie

I'm sorry to report this was terrible. I thought I liked anything with rice in it but this... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2009 by Shirla

Ok I think the cornbeef must have been a misprint. OMIT the cornbeef and you've got yourself a... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2008 by REQUEL

We do not use corned beef I don't know where that came from It is called salt beef MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2006 by Nicolette

A great foil to spicy jerk-style chicken or pork. I omitted the corned beef (as I had none)... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by SP1NKS

This is not an authentic Bahamian recipe. I did not try it so I do not know if it is good or... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2008 by IrishEyes

Never having been to the Bahamas I cannot vouch for the "authenticity" but I thought this was... MORE

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