The Tastiest Green Gungo Rice & Peas with Stew Pork. Ever! | Val's Kitchen.

gungo peas

🥗Healthier: black-eyed peas

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Canned peas are more accessible and reduce prep time.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option with similar flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Wash pork with vinegar until water runs clear.

Cut pork into small pieces.

Grate coconut and set aside.

Chop onion, bell pepper, garlic, and thyme.

Season pork with garlic, ginger, thyme, pimento seeds, salt, and black pepper.

Rub seasoning into pork and let marinate.

Wash gungo peas and transfer to a pot.

Add water to gungo peas and bring to a boil.

Add grated coconut and cook for 5 minutes.

Wash rice and add to the pot with gungo peas.

Cook for about 1 hour until tender.

In a separate pot, heat butter and add marinated pork.

Sear pork until browned, then add water to tenderize.

Cover and cook for an additional 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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