Peas and Rice

== Ingredients ==
* ¼ lb salt pork, chopped
* 1 tbsp vegetable oil
* 1 onion, chopped
* ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
* 1 stalk of celery, chopped
* 2 tomatoes, fresh, chopped
* 2 tbsp tomato paste
* 2 tsp thyme
* 2 cayenne chiles, stems and seeds removed or substitute 1 habanero pepper
* 2 cup rice
* ½ cup pigeon peas
* 1 qt chicken broth
* salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
== Directions ==
# Fry the salt pork to render the fat. Add the oil, onion, bell pepper, and celery and saute until soft.
# Stir in the tomato paste, thyme and chile and simmer for 15 minutes.
# Add the rice, peas, and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 35 minutes.
Category:Bahamian Vegetarian
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