Inspired by Nigerian flavours, this delicious rice dish is mixed with black beans, bacon and cajun spices.
Chef Kwame Onwuachi is a New York city born, Nigerian-American chef. His Hops n John recipe, a unique take on the southern classic Hoppin' Johns, was created as a means to celebrate his community and serve as a tribute to his African-American roots.
Featured Beer:
Guinness Baltimore Blonde
Difficulty
Medium
Prep Time
15 mins
Serves
4
Cooking Time
30 mins
Ingredients
150 g Bacon, or 1 ham hock plus 2 tablespoons oil
1 Celery rib, diced
1 Small onion, diced
1000 ml Chicken stock
1 Bottle Guinness Original
1 Small green bell pepper, diced
2 Garlic cloves, minced
225 g Dried black-eyed peas
1 Bay leaf
2 teaspoons Dried thyme
1 teaspoon Heaping Cajun seasoning
Salt
420 g Long-grain rice