Saint Kitts and Nevis Cook Up
A one-pot rice dish with chicken, pork, black-eyed peas, vegetables, and spices.
In this Cook Up, the meats are browned and then cooked with vegetables, peas, and rice in seasoned broth. The rice simmers covered until tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
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Method
- 01
Prepare the rice and peas
Rinse the rice under cold water. If using canned peas, drain and rinse them; if using dried peas, cook them according to the package directions.
Ready to continue when: The rice is rinsed and the peas are cooked and ready to add.
- 02
Brown the meat
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and pork and brown them on all sides. Check that the pieces are browned on the outside.
Ready to continue when: The chicken and pork have browned surfaces.
- 03
Cook the vegetables and spices
In the same pot, cook the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, allspice, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the tomatoes begin to break down.
Ready to continue when: The vegetables are soft and the tomatoes are beginning to break down.
8 min - 04
Add the broth and rice
Return the meat to the pot. Add the black-eyed peas, chicken broth, rinsed rice, and bay leaves. Stir and bring to a boil. Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. Avoid frequent stirring and check that the meat is fully cooked.
Ready to continue when: The rice is tender, has absorbed most of the liquid, and the meat is fully cooked.
25 min - 05
Rest and serve
Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand covered for 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Ready to continue when: The rice separates when fluffed, and the bay leaves have been removed.
5 min
Ingredients
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