Anguillan Rice and Peas Recipe From Anguilla
Anguillan Rice and Peas Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 lb. salt beef (Optional)
1 cup of rice
2 oz. dried pigeon peas OR
1/2 lb. fresh pigeon peas OR
1 can of pigeon peas 16 oz Water Salt
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. thyme
Dash hot pepper sauce
Black pepper
Lime juice
METHOD / DIRECTIONS:
Soak dried peas in water overnight. Throw away water.
Add fresh water and cut up beef.
Simmer until cooked.
Measure liquid and add water to make 2 cups of liquid.
If using fresh green pigeon peas, simmer in salt water until cooked.
Measure liquid and add water to make up 2 cups of liquid.
If using a can of peas, add water to make up 2 cups of liquid.
Bring peas and 2 cups of liquid to boil, add 1 cup of rice and seasonings, stir, cover and simmer until all liquid has been absorbed (around 20 minutes).
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