Denise Richardson's Jamaican Rice And Peas Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 3 c. Uncle Ben's converted rice
- 1 c. Peas, (pigeon peas, cow peas, or possibly kidney beans)
- 2 med Ham hocks
- 3 x Cloves garlic, diced
- 3 lrg Onions, diced
- 1 med Green pepper, diced
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 2 tsp Thyme
- 1 tsp Basil Salt and pepper to taste Warm pepper sauce to taste
Directions
- Wash the c. of peas, then soak them overnight in water. Keep the peas covered. The next day, boil the ham hocks for 1 1/2 to 2 hrs in sufficient water to cover them. Add in the ham hocks and water to the peas and the water they soaked in. Cook together for 1 hour.
- While they're cooking, saute/fry' the garlic, onions, green pepper, oregano, thyme, basil, salt and pepper, and warm pepper sauce in a little vegetable oil. Then add in them to the ham hocks and peas. Add in the rice and sufficient water to cover all the ingredients, about 1 1/2 inches. Stir gently. Then cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer for another 1/2 hour.
- Serves. 10.
- Denise Richardson
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