Gungo Rice & Peas ~Pigeon Peas

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness with fewer calories.

gungo peas

🥗Healthier: black-eyed peas

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Canned peas are more accessible and budget-friendly.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos provide a gluten-free alternative.

Wash the green gungu peas thoroughly.

Boil the washed gungu peas for about 20 minutes until tender.

Season the pot with coconut milk, fresh thyme, a whole Scotch bonnet pepper, salt, and all-purpose seasoning.

Add a bit of butter and a tad bit of sugar to balance the flavor.

Taste the mixture to ensure the flavor is up to standard.

Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Wash the parboiled rice thoroughly.

Add the parboiled rice to the pot and mix thoroughly.

Cover the pot with the lowest heat and allow it to steam.

Check if the rice is fully cooked; if not, sprinkle a tad bit more water, cover with aluminum foil, and allow it to steam some more.

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