Black-eyed Peas Cook-up Rice | CaribbeanPot.com

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more affordable and save prep time.

Boil salted pigtail in water for 30 minutes, then pour out the water, rinse, and allow to cool.

Prepare chicken by removing most of the fat and skin, then wash with lemon juice and cool water.

Season chicken with 2 heaping tablespoons of Caribbean green seasoning, mixing well.

Heat a cast iron pot over medium flame and add 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add chopped onion, smashed garlic, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper to the pot; sauté on low heat for 3 minutes until fragrant.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, scraping the bottom of the pot to prevent sticking.

Add the seasoned meat (salted pigtail and chicken) to the pot, mixing thoroughly.

After 5 minutes, add rinsed black-eyed peas, pumpkin, and carrots to the pot, mixing well.

Pour in 1 can of coconut milk and add 2 chicken bouillon cubes, stirring to combine.

Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors and cook the chicken.

Cooking Techniques

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