Bahamian Peas N Rice

While unfailingly tasty, Bahamian Peas n’ Rice contains a pretty basic ingredient list: deep brown pigeon peas, white long grain rice, seasoned with tomatoes, onions, fresh thyme, tomato paste and (usually) salted pork or bacon. Depending on the dining audience, goat pepper can also be included to give the dish some additional kick. Essentially all of these ingredients work in tandem to flavour and “brown” the rice, which results in a hearty and well seasoned pot.  In general, Bahamian Peas n’ Rice is the signature side dish served alongside a wide variety of other mealtime components such as: steamed or fried fish/chicken, baked macaroni and cheese, potato salad, cole slaw, and fried plantain.