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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪14gProtein
🌾72gCarbs
🥑8gFat
🌿10gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Peas and Hominy

How to order / say it
Say it Peas and Hominy — [peez and ho-muh-nee]
Order Could I have the peas and hominy?
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A hearty dish of beans and corn.

Why try it?

This dish captures the island's agricultural past and reliance on locally grown ingredients. It's a comforting staple that tells the story of Providenciales's culinary heritage.

How it tastes

Earthy and slightly sweet with a creamy texture, it combines the soft hominy corn with savory peas, flavored with local herbs.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Emerging in the late 19th century, it was a practical meal for settlers who cultivated corn and beans. It became a traditional side dish in many households.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g hominy corn
  • 🫘 150 g pigeon peas
  • 🥛 150 ml coconut milk
  • 🧄 10 g garlic
  • 🌿 5 g thyme
  • 🧄 30 g scallions

Method

  1. 1 Boil hominy corn until tender.
  2. 2 Simmer with peas and coconut milk.
  3. 3 Season with herbs and garlic before serving.

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