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Pigeon Pea
The Christmas pea of the Caribbean, at the heart of rice and peas.
Pois d'Angole · Pigeon pea · Gandules
Quick facts
- Origin
- South Asia via West Africa
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Flavour profile
- Nutty, mealy, mildly sweet
- Seasonality
- November to February
- Category
- Legumes
- Aliases
- Gungo peas, Gandules, Congo peas
- Calories / 100g
- 343 kcal
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The story behind this ingredient
Gungo peas mark the end of the year in Jamaica and arroz con gandules in Puerto Rico. Drought-tolerant and generous, the plant fed households through hurricane seasons.
Culinary uses: Rice and peas · Arroz con gandules · Soups · Stews
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