Central Markets Texas Caviar Food

CENTRAL MARKET'S TEXAS CAVIAR

Steps:

• Pick through beans and remove any that are damaged or spoiled.
• Also, remove any remaining hulls.
• In a large saucepan bring water to boil and add peas and garlic.
• Cook until peas are tender.
• Rinse peas under cold water to stop cooking process.
• Drain thoroughly, remove garlic, and combine with green pepper, onion, oil, vinegar, pepper flakes and salt.
• Mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (more is better).
• Transfer to a relish dish and serve with a slotted spoon to allow liquid to drain.

TEXAS CAVIAR

Steps:

• Drain the peas well, rinse under running water and drain again. Transfer to a bowl. Add the scallions, jalapeños and cilantro and toss to mix. Whisk together the oil, lime juice and vinegar and pour over the beans. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer to a large glass jar or airtight plastic container. Marinate the mixture for three to five days, turning the jar occasionally to mix the ingredients.
• To serve, spoon the peas into a shallow glass bowl. Serve with chips for scooping.

TEXAS CAVIAR

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, oil, water, sugar, salt and pepper in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk together and simmer for 3 minutes then remove from the heat. Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, combine the black-eyed peas, black beans and corn in a large bowl. Add the onion, bell peppers and jalapeno, then pour in the dressing and stir until well combined.
• Serve the Texas caviar immediately with tortilla chips or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.