Rice And Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. boiling water
1/2 c. dry pigeon peas
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. cooked rice
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine

Preparation

Place water in 3-quart saucepan.
Bring to rapid boil.
Wash the peas well under cold running water, about 2 minutes.
Place peas in boiling water.
Add salt; cover and reduce heat.
Simmer 45 minutes.
Stir in rice, onion and butter.
Stir to blend. Cover and simmer until all water is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Fluff mixture with fork.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.