Hoppin' John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large pkg. black-eyed peas (frozen), in 3/4 c. water
ham hock
1 can tomatoes
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. celery, chopped
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. chilies
1/4 tsp. dried basil
1 bay leaf
1 c. long grain rice

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except rice. Cook until done. Add rice. Cook 20 to 30 minutes more.