Bajan Black Eyed Peas and Rice

Black eyed peas and rice is a savory side dish from Barbados that goes well with a variety of chicken, pork, fish, or vegetable dishes. In Barbados, it is most commonly served as an accompaniment to fried fish dishes. Rice and peas is a staple of the Bajan diet, and many locals believe that a Sunday meal without rice and peas is not a complete meal. Although black eyed peas and rice can be found in almost every Bajan home on Sundays, the dish can also be consumed at numerous Bajan food vans, which are Barbados' version of food trucks.