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New Year's Black Eyed Peas

New Year's Black Eyed Peas
  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe for Beans
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    elfleming's Notes: Down South, everyone eats black eyed peas (generally seasoned with ham hocks or hog jowl) on New Year's Day to bring good luck through out the year. This recipe was inspired by Marcus Samuelsson...

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Serves 4

  1. Simmer black-eyed peas with 4 cups of water for 45 minutes, or until tender, adding water as needed.

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  2. Add salt to cooked peas and water and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain water.

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  3. In a deep pot, heat olive oil to medium. Add onion and saute until soft. Add tomatoes and chiles and saute an additional 2 minutes.

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  4. Add ginger, garlic, chili powder, and coconut milk, and bring to a simmer. Stir in stock, tumeric, and coriander.

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  5. Serve over white rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro and scallions.

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2 Comments on New Year's Black Eyed Peas

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I can't believe more people haven't commented on this recipe. It's incredible, especially with the Lee Bros' sneaky collards: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2007/11/sneaky-collards-collard-greens-recipe.html. A perfect vegan New Year's! But I'll def. make this year-round too.

Ging Reply

Yum, I love black eyed peas and can't wait to try this. Glad to have a veggie version!

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