Pigeon peas (also known as gungo peas, Congo peas and no-eyed peas) are actually beans, not peas. Of African origin, they grow in long, twisted, fuzzy pods that yield cute brown beans a little smal… ...

Cook for 10 minutes, then stir in the gungo peas. Cook for a further 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and leave covered for another 10 minutes. Fluff up, and serve with the pork.

In my family, rice and peas were made with gungo peas or kidney beans. The ingredients for rice and peas vary from family to family, across the generations and islands of the Caribbean, but it’s ...

Rice and beans has a deeply flavorful and slightly creamy taste which adds a complex twist on plain rice dishes. Most recipes include coconut milk or grated coconut, herbs and spices such as bay ...