Late Night Pepperoni Pea Rice Recipes

PEPPERONI FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add the pepperoni, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook until the onion has softened and the pepperoni has crisped slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the pizza sauce and crushed red pepper, then stir.
• Add the rice and cook, stirring, until it is crisp and browned in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the pineapple until it is warm and coated in the sauce, about another minute. Turn off the heat, then add the mozzarella, while continuing to stir, then tear half the basil and add it to the skillet. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining basil torn over the top.

JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS

Steps:

• Rinse rice in a fine strainer.
• Heat oil in a large 5-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, green onions, and thyme; cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the rice, kidney beans, stock, coconut milk, Scotch bonnet pepper, salt, sugar, black pepper, red pepper flakes, allspice, and cayenne pepper.
• Bring to a boil, uncovered. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes.

PEPPERONI FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggs and a generous pinch of salt and cook, swirling the pan, until set on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Fold the omelet over itself and cook until just golden and set, about 2 minutes more. Slide the omelet onto a cutting board, let cool slightly and then dice.
• Meanwhile, whisk the soy sauce and lime juice together in a small bowl.
• Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pepperoni and stir-fry until rendered and just starting to crisp, about 2 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry until very fragrant and lightly browned, about 30 seconds. Add the rice and stir-fry until coated in the fat and hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the soy mixture, then fold in the eggs, cilantro and scallions. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with sambal oelek if using.

PARMESAN PEAS 'N' RICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute rice and onion in butter until onion is tender. Stir in broth and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add peas; cover and cook 5-6 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in cheese.

RICE WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Heat one tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted.
• Add rice, water, bay leaf and salt and bring to the boil. Cover closely and cook exactly 17 minutes.
• Meanwhile, if fresh peas are used, drop them into boiling salted water and cook one minute or less until tender. Do not overcook. Drain.
• Heat the remaining one tablespoon of butter in a saucepan and add the fresh or frozen peas. Cook, briefly, stirring gently. Stir the peas into the rice and serve.

JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS

Steps:

• Place beans and garlic in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the beans are tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. When the beans are tender, stir in the coconut milk, green onions, Scotch bonnet, and thyme, and increase the heat to a boil. Stir in the rice, add some salt and pepper, cover the pot, and cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. Transfer to a large serving bowl, taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed, and garnish with sliced green onions.

ROASTED PEAR BELLINI

Steps:

• Put 1 tablespoon of the roasted pear puree into a Champagne flute and add pear nectar 1/4 way up the glass. Top off with Champagne. Repeat with remaining drinks. Serve immediately.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put 2 pieces of foil on a flat surface and place 1 pear in the center of each. Drizzle both with the honey and loosely wrap them in the foil, leaving the top open. Place the pears in the top half of the oven and roast until they are buttery soft, about 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Peel the skin off with your hands and pull the flesh away from the core. Place in a blender with any accumulated juices and puree until smooth. Pour into a container and refrigerate until ready to use.

RICE & PEAS

Steps:

• Put the beans, coconut milk, thyme, allspice, 4 of the spring onions and 100ml water in a pan, and bring to a simmer. Season with plenty of salt and black pepper.
• Rinse the rice a few times in a sieve until the water runs clear. Tip into the pan and simmer for 10 mins over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, before lowering the heat. Put the lid on and cook for another 5 mins until the grains are tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff up the rice with a fork before serving and scatter with the reserved spring onions.

PEAS RICE

Steps:

• Wash and drain the rice.
• Heat a saucepan over a medium heat. Add butter or margarine and let melt. Stir in cloves, cinnamon, Serrano chile, and ginger. Saute briefly. Mix in rice and stir to coat it evenly. Stir in peas, salt, and sugar. Pour in water and bring the water to a boil.
• Reduce heat to simmer and let rice cook covered for 15 to 20 minutes; or until rice is tender.

EASY RICE AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring water, butter and salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice and peas. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-7 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed.