Authentic Bahamian Peas and Rice

Ingredients

• 3 cups brown rice uncooked
• 1 teaspoon browning sauce 
• 10 ounce coconut milk canned
• 15 ounce goya pigeon peas drained canned
• 2 slices bacon crumbled cooked
• 8 ounces ham cubed cooked
• 8 ounces corned beef ribs chopped
• 2 sprigs thyme leaves fresh
• 0.5  bell pepper green chopped
• 1  onion chopped
• 8 servings salt and pepper to taste
• 1  tomatoes chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste 
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 
• 6 cups water 

Equipment

• pot

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, and fry until transparent. Stir in the green pepper, ham, tomato paste, tomato, bacon, corned beef, and pigeon peas. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
3. Stir in the coconut milk, water and browning sauce, and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice. Return to a boil, then stir, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 45 minutes, until rice is tender. Stir occasionally.