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Hoppin' john recipe
A hearty mix of rice, black-eyed peas, and spices.
Ingredients
- 200 g black-eyed peas
- 250 g white rice
- 1 unit onion
- 1 unit green bell pepper
- 2 unit garlic
- 300 g smoked ham hock
- 500 ml chicken broth
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
How to make Hoppin' john
- Soak 250 g of black-eyed peas in water overnight, then drain.
- Chop 1 onion and 1 green bell pepper; heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion and green bell pepper until soft for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the ham hock, drained black-eyed peas, and 200 g of white rice into the pot.
- Pour in 1 liter of chicken broth and add 1 teaspoon each of cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove the ham hock, shred the meat, and stir it back into the dish before serving.
What is Hoppin' john?
Hoppin' john is a traditional dish from Bermuda. It takes about 45 minutes to prepare, is considered easy to make at home, and uses 10 ingredients.
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