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How to Make Lucky New Year's Black-Eyed Pea Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

Celebrating the new year often involves many traditions and superstitions, and one popular tradition in the southern United States is eating black-eyed peas for good luck. It is believed that eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day will bring good fortune and prosperity in the coming year. This tradition has led to the creation of delicious black-eyed pea recipes, such as the Lucky New Year's Black-Eyed Pea Stew.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups finely shredded napa cabbage
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 pound ham hocks
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen black-eyed peas
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups basmati rice, well rinsed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat oil in a deep pan or stockpot set over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and garlic and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Mix in cabbage; toss and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add ham hocks, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and salt, stirring for 2 minutes more. Pour in chicken stock and black-eyed peas. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered for 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, place water and rice into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is light and fluffy, about 20 minutes.
  • Before serving, remove ham hocks from the pot. Coarsely chop the meat and return to the black-eyed pea mixture. Serve hot over rice.

    • Nutrition

    815 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 1142mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 89g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 945mg

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    Stew recipes
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