Louvia Black Eyed Peas Stew Food

LOUVIA (BLACK - EYED PEAS STEW)

Steps:

• Wash the peas and boil them in a pot with water and salt for 45 minutes. Drain them.
• In another pot put the olive oil and the onion. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes. Then add the garlic, the tomatoes, the tomato paste, the parsley and the dill. Let them cook in medium hear for 30 minutes. Add some salt.
• Add the peas to the sauce, mix and cook in low heat for 15 minutes.

BLACK-EYED PEA SAUSAGE STEW

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the peas, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, seasonings and hot pepper sauce. , Cook and stir for 10-12 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Stir in corn; cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through., Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

BLACK-EYED PEAS STEW AND RICE (PALO A PIQUE)

Steps:

• Wash and drain the beans.
• Pour the peas in 1 quart of water and cook to boil, then simmer for 1 hour---the water must always remain at least 1/2-inch above the beans, if this level drops, refill, stirring every 10 to 15 so they can't stick to the bottom of the pan.
• Meanwhile, put all condiments together (onion, peppers, cilantro, and garlic cloves) in a frying pan and saute in the oil until they soften or blanche.
• Unite the meat and condiments and keep cooking until it browns, then add the ketchup, wine, and 1 cup of water, boiling and simmering for about 5 minutes.
• Turn off and save.
• After simmering the peas for 1 hour, add the condiments and the meat, salt and pepper.
• Boil another 1/2 hour or at least until the beans soften if they haven't already done so. Don't let the peas dry, always keep them covered with water.
• Add the rice and cook 15 minutes longer and Serve hot.

STEWED BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Put the peas in a large bowl, add water to cover by 2 inches, and soak overnight.
• Blacken the onion: If you have a gas stove, turn one burner on high and place the onion halves directly on the grates next to the flame and cook, turning occasionally, until the onion is charred on all sides, about 5 minutes. Otherwise, heat the broiler and broil the onion on a baking sheet a few inches from the heat, turning occasionally, until charred, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• When the onion is cool enough to handle, poke 2 cloves into each half, and add the onion to a large stockpot. Drain the peas, discarding the liquid, and then transfer the peas to the pot.
• Place the garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves and chile on a 12-inch square of cheesecloth and wrap tightly, using twine to seal the packet.
• Add 6 quarts water and the spice packet to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Skim any foam that collects on the surface, then reduce to a simmer. Stir in the olive oil and 1 tablespoon salt and cook, stirring and skimming occasionally, until the peas are fully cooked and the cooking liquid has thickened, 1 to 2 hours.
• Discard the spice packet, season with the remaining 1 tablespoon salt (or to taste) and the hot sauce and serve.

LUCKY NEW YEAR'S BLACK-EYED PEA STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a deep pan or stockpot set over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and garlic, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the Napa cabbage; toss and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the ham hocks, cayenne pepper, bay leaf, Cajun seasoning, and salt, stirring for 2 minutes more. Pour in the chicken stock and black-eyed peas. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, place the rice and water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is light and fluffy, about 20 minutes.
• Before serving, remove the ham hocks from the pot. Coarsely chop the meat, and return to the black-eyed pea mixture. Serve hot over Basmati rice.