Happy New Year 2014!! I always try to cook some "lucky foods" on New Years Day in hopes of bringing me some luck through the year. This New Year Hoppin' John/Good Luck Rice Pilaf has black eyed peas, collard greens and pork all in one rice pilaf to make it extra lucky.
Ingredients:

2 (15oz) cans of black eyed peas rinsed
1lb of lean pork diced small
6-8 slices of bacon diced
15-20 curry leaves
1 small stick of cinnamon

1 tsp of black mustard seeds
1/3 tsp of ground turmeric
2 tsp of curry powder (I used McCormick brand)
2 cloves of garlic grated
1 inch of ginger grated
1 medium onion chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
3-4 cups chopped fresh collard greens
2-3 green chilies
1 tsp of red chili flakes (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups of chicken stock (or chicken bullion and water)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:

Cut bacon and fry until crispy then drain on paper towel. Reserve 2 Tbs of bacon fat.





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Happy New Year Ramona! Here's to a year of healthy and happiness!!
ReplyDeleteRice pilaf is so nommy! Happy New Year my friend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to pour all of that luck for prosperity into one bowl!!! Wonderful dish!
ReplyDeleteWow, you hit the motherlode with this one. This is the first time in 30+ years that I did't cook black eyed peas for the new year. After looking at this vibrant dish of yours I wish I had. Wishing you the best!!
ReplyDeleteI will have to try this at some point. I have never had a black eye'd pea and that makes no sense. Because I love beans and I love peas.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and your beautiful family!!!
I don't think I could eat a big bowl of black eyed peas, but your rice looks amazing!!! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYum! Lots of goodies in this dish, and sounds very healthy! Happy New Year to you and your family! Your dishes are very inspiring and I look forward to visiting your blog this year!
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