BAHAMIAN PEAS N' RICE WITH SALT PORK | BAHAMIAN COOKING

salt pork

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Smoked turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk is more affordable and still creamy.

Cut salt pork into small pieces and fry in oil.

Add medium sized tomato to the pot.

Add garlic, onion, celery, and bell pepper; fry until softened.

Season with about a tablespoon of salt and red pepper flakes.

Add two tablespoons of tomato paste from the freezer and mix well.

Pour in a tin of pigeon peas and mix everything together.

Add browning for color and flavor.

Allow to cook for about a minute, then cover the pot.

Add rice (about 2 cups) and mix to coat with the mixture.

Add 3 cups of water and mix again.

Season to taste with salt or garlic salt if desired.

Reduce heat and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes without stirring.

After cooking, stir to mix peas and veggies that have risen to the top.

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