Hoppin' John Recipe
Kids at home love this Hoppin' John - guess the name too play a part in making this their favorite. This Hoppin' John is pretty easy to prepare too - just give it a try this weekend.
Ingredients
2 cups raw cow peas (dried field peas, do not soak!)
1 Hambone (plenty of meat)
2 t. crushed red peppers
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cups raw rice
Directions
Boil peas, hambone, and crushed peppers in enough water to cover until tender, adding more water if needed.
Add to the rice, 2 cups cooked peas and 2 cups pea liquid with chopped onion.
Put in rice steamer or double-boiler and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until rice is thoroughly done and dry.
Serve remainder of peas in separate dish with a shaker of crushed red peppers.
This is better if made ahead of time and the rice is reheated.
Note: Always eaten on New Year's Day in South Carolina, "from the statliest houses to the humblest cabin." Traditionally, eating Hoppin' John on New Year's Day will bring good luck.
Add to the rice, 2 cups cooked peas and 2 cups pea liquid with chopped onion.
Put in rice steamer or double-boiler and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until rice is thoroughly done and dry.
Serve remainder of peas in separate dish with a shaker of crushed red peppers.
This is better if made ahead of time and the rice is reheated.
Note: Always eaten on New Year's Day in South Carolina, "from the statliest houses to the humblest cabin." Traditionally, eating Hoppin' John on New Year's Day will bring good luck.
