Saigon Hoppin' John

Total Time
1 hour
Rating
4(35)
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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings
  • 1cup dried black-eyed peas
  • 1cup uncooked rice
  • 1teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4inches lemon grass, bruised and cut into 4 sections, plus 1 stalk for garnish
  • 1cup coconut milk
  • ½teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • ½teaspoon sugar
  • ¼cup cilantro
  • Black pepper to taste
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

216 calories; 8 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 32 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 4 grams protein; 200 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Wash peas in a strainer; soak 4 hours in ample fresh water. When ready, boil 6 cups water in a 4-quart pot. Add peas, and maintain a low boil, uncovered, 25 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients but the extra lemon grass stalk and the cilantro; when mixture comes to a boil again, reduce to simmer, and cook, covered, 20 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add cilantro and salt and pepper to taste. Adjust consistency to soupiness with water, if necessary, and serve in bowls, steaming hot, with an inch of fresh lemon grass.

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This is a fantastic dish. Best thing I’ve had in weeks. I did sub chicken stock for 4 cups of the water but otherwise stuck to the recipe.

This is a fantastic dish. Best thing I’ve had in weeks. I did sub chicken stock for 4 cups of the water but otherwise stuck to the recipe.

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