Pigeon Peas Rice
3 1/2 cups white rice
1/2 pound bacon, chopped
1 1/2 pounds green pigeon peas, drained
3 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil with achiote
2 ounces cooking ham, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoon of salt
In a big pan in medium heat, add the oil with the achiote and cook the bacon. Add the ham and cook for two minutes. Add the green pigeon peas and cook for two more minutes. Add the onion, green pepper, garlic, tomato sauce, and salt. Cook for five minutes. Add the water and increase the heat to high until it boil. Add the rice and reduce the heat to medium. Stir it and let it dry uncover. Stir it again, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes more. Stir it again.
