Pea-Jag(Cape Verdean Rice Dish) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 c. rice
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 c. water
1 onion, diced
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 can peas
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Saute onions in oil in saucepan.
Add peas to onions and simmer 2 minutes more.
Add water and seasonings.
Bring to boil. Add rice and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes.