Swahili Black Eyed Peas In Coconut Milk Food

SWAHILI BLACK-EYED PEAS IN COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• Wash, soak and rinse the peas per package instructions.
• In a large pot, combine peas and just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the peas begin to become tender and most of the water is absorbed.
• Stir in 1/4 c coconut milk and 1/2 c water. Continue to simmer over low heat, adding additional water as needed to prevent the peas from becoming dry.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in separate skillet, add curry powder and stir for a minute. Fry the onion and chile pepper until tender.
• Add the onion and chile mixture to the peas and continue to simmer until peas are tender enough to eat.
• Add the remaining coconut milk and water, cover and turn to simmer. Cook 5-10 minutes longer, stirring occassionaly. Season to taste, serve with rice or Chapati (unleavened bread).

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• Cook beans according to pkg directions.
• Heat oil over med-high heat for one minute. Add garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring, until garlic colors--about 1 minute. Add beans, cayenne and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then lower heat for simmering.
• Cook until most of the coconut milk is absorbed and beans are very soft, about 20 minutes. Stir in lime juice. Taste; use salt and pepper for seasoning if desired.

GOAN BLACK-EYED PEAS (SLOW COOKER)

Steps:

• Put the black-eyed peas in the slow cooker - no need to presoak.
• Peel and chop the tomatoes (or do what I did - use canned).
• Grind together the tomatoes, onion, ginger, garlic and chiles in a food processor (I used my stick blender and a deep-ish bowl). Add to slow cooker.
• Add the coriander, salt, turmeric, cumin and sugar to the slow cooker.
• Add the water and give it a stir. Cook on High for 7 hours. (Mine were done in about 5 hours). (See note about water. One reviewer reports using 6 cups and that that was enough.).
• Just before it's done, stir in the coconut milk and let it heat through, about 10 minutes.
• Garnish with cilantro. Serve with bread,naan, or rice, or on its own as a soup. (I strained off some of the liquid and served over rice).
• NOTE - I thought this was too much water. My peas cooked much more quickly than indicated, perhaps they were very fresh and just did not absorb as much water. When making again, I will reduce water and report back.

CURRIED BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté the garlic, onion, and habanero with the olive oil and a pinch of salt for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Stir in the curry powder and cook until the onions are nicely coated, then add in the beans and water. Turn down the burner to medium-low, cover the pot, and cook for about 20 minutes.
• Stir in the coconut milk, turn down the burner to low, and simmer with the pot cover off for 30 minutes or until the beans are tender.
• Stir in the 1 tablespoon of salt and add the pepper, cilantro, and lime juice. Taste your beans! Add more salt if you like, keep simmering, tasting your beans until they are seasoned and cooked through to your liking.

MBAAZI WA NAZI (PIGEON PEAS IN COCONUT MILK)

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine pigeon peas and just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the peas begin to become tender and most of the water is absorbed.
• Stir in 1 1/2c coconut milk. Continue to simmer over low heat. Add more water as necessary to prevent the peas from becoming dry.
• While peas are simmering: Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a skillet. Add the curry powder to the oil and stir for a minute. Fry the onion and chile pepper until they are tender.
• Combine the peas and onion-chile mixture (add either one to the other). Continue to simmer until peas are tender enough to eat. Add the remaining coconut milk and simmer on the lowest possible heat for five to ten minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve "Swahili style" with Chapati (Basic Chapati Recipe #137408), rice, or "up-country style" with Ugali.

MBAAZI WA NAZI (PIGEON PEAS IN COCONUT MILK)

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine pigeon peas and just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the peas begin to become tender and most of the water is absorbed.
• Stir in 1 1/2c coconut milk. Continue to simmer over low heat. Add more water as necessary to prevent the peas from becoming dry.
• While peas are simmering: Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a skillet. Add the curry powder to the oil and stir for a minute. Fry the onion and chile pepper until they are tender.
• Combine the peas and onion-chile mixture (add either one to the other). Continue to simmer until peas are tender enough to eat. Add the remaining coconut milk and simmer on the lowest possible heat for five to ten minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve "Swahili style" with Chapati (Basic Chapati Recipe #137408), rice, or "up-country style" with Ugali.