Tdad Soul Food Black Eyed Peas In Coconut Milk Recipes

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.

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.