Saigon Hoppin’ John

From the book The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook by Matt Lee and Ted Lee

Introduction

This recipe is a meatless, Asian-inspired version of the classic hoppin’ John.

Ingredients

Steps

1. Place the peas in a strainer and wash for 1 minute under cold running water, gently tossing them with your hand or a wooden spoon. Place in a large bowl, cover with fresh water, and soak for at least 4 hours.
2. Bring the broth to a boil in a 4-quart pot. Add the drained peas, reduce the heat to medium-high, and boil gently until the peas are just tender but still have some bite, about 25 minutes.
3. Add the rice, ginger, bruised lemongrass, coconut milk, salt, and sugar, and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer gently until the rice and peas are tender and the dish has the soupy character of a porridge, about 20 minutes. Stir in the cilantro with a spoon and add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cut the remaining stalk of lemongrass into 6 sections. Serve the hoppin’ John in bowls, steaming hot, with a piece of fresh lemongrass in each.

This content is from the book The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook by Matt Lee and Ted Lee.