Carolina peas and Rice. Photo credit: Dish Maps
Carolina peas and Rice
Also referred to as “Hoppin’ John”, Carolina Peas and Rice is a typical African diet commonly served in Southern America. It is a mixture of red cowpeas, rice, chopped onions and sliced bacon seasoned with salt.
Red cowpeas, which are the main ingredients in the Hoppin’ John’s recipe, originated in Africa and were among the staple foods for slaves in America. It is just one of the many heritage crops from Africa receiving a lot of attention from farmers, scientists and nutritionists across the world.
