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Caribbean-Style Black-Eyed Peas

By Diana Rattray, About.com

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
  • 1/2 to 1 cup diced ham
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 habanero pepper, or less, seeds and stem removed, very finely minced (use rubber gloves)
  • 1 can coconut milk, unsweetened (14 to 16 oz)
  • 1/4 cup water or broth
  • 3 cups hot cooked rice

Preparation:

Soak black-eyed peas overnight; drain. Combine peas with ham, garlic, onion, thyme, pepper, minced habanero, coconut milk, and water in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 8 to 12 hours. Before serving, mix in rice (You can make the rice the night before and refrigerate; add to peas about 30 minutes before serving, turn to high, and heat through). Serves 4 to 6.

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