Split Peas, Rice and Saltfish Combo ( One pot meal )

Introduce the dish and ingredients.

Show the split peas before washing and after soaking, explaining the difference in texture.

Pre-soak the split peas with a little salt.

Boil water in a kettle.

Add the pre-soaked split peas to the boiling water.

Add salt fish to the pot with the split peas.

Add 2 cloves of garlic to the pot.

Add a whole green pepper to the pot.

Add a piece of fresh thyme to the pot.

Wait for the mixture to come to a boil.

Prepare scallions while waiting for the boil.

Add extra water as needed to the boiling split peas.

Add washed and drained rice to the boiling split peas.

Mix the rice and split peas together.

Add scallions to the pot.

Add butter to the pot to taste.

Dissolve the butter carefully into the mixture.

Taste the dish for seasoning and adjust as necessary.

Cover the pot and cook on moderate heat until done.

Remove herbs and check the consistency of the dish.

Chop additional green bell pepper for garnish.

Finish the dish with more butter if desired.

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