Bahamian Peas and Rice
1/2 pound bacon1 large onion, chopped
2 med. stalks celery, chopped
1/2 med. sweet pepper, chopped
1 tin whole tomatoes
1 cup pigeon or blackeyed peas
2 cups rice
4 cups water
tomato paste
salt and pepper to taste
fresh thyme
Cook bacon alone, put onions celery and sweet peppers
together and cook. Add tomatoes and paste with the peas.
Cook until peas are tender. Add rice & water. stir, cover
and allow to boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat and leave to cook
for 10 minutes or until rice is dry. Stir once or twice to prevent burning.
Bahamian Macaroni and Cheese
1 box macaroni1 lb daisy cheese ( cheddar will do)
1/2 lb butter
2 eggs
1 can evaporated milk
1 small onion, chopped
salt and hot pepper to taste
Cook macaroni in boiling salted water & drain.
Add butter, then grated cheese. Next add milk, eggs and onions.
Mix in salt and hot pepper. Bake at 350 deg until golden brown.
Let it set.. and serve in squares.
Conch Fritters
4 lbs fresh conch, diced4 stalks celery
4 sweet peppers
4 onions
4 fresh hot peppers
(bird pepper or scotch bonnet)
4 lbs flour
4 tsp baking powder
3 tbsps tomato paste
4 cups water
2 cups oil
fresh thyme
Dice first 5 ingredients an combine in a bowl.
Add flour, baking powder , tomato paste, thyme and water.
Mix together with cooking spoon..
Heat oil in saucepan. Drop batter with tablespoon in hot oil..
Cook until golden. Serves 24 ( 2-4 each )
( Of course this recipe can be made in half for small group or family )
