*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Peas And Rice

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Serving Size  : 5    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bahamas                          Starch
                Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  pound         Salt Pork -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    Vegetable Oil
   1                    Onion -- chopped
     1/2  cup           Green Pepper -- Bell, chopped
   1      stalk         Celery -- chopped
   2                    Tomatoes -- fresh, chopped
   2      tablespoons   Tomato Paste
   2      teaspoons     Thyme
   2                    Cayenne chiles -- stems and seeds
                        -- removed.Or
                        -- substitute 1
                        -- Habanero
   2      cups          Rice
     1/2  cup           Pigeon Peas
   1      quart         Chicken Broth
                        Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to
                        -- taste

Fry the salt pork to render the fat.  Add the oil,
onion, bell pepper, and celery and saute until soft.
Stir in the tomato paste, thyme and chile and simmer
for 15 minutes.
Add the rice, peas, and broth.  Bring to a boil,
reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the rice is
tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 35 minutes.


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