Ingredients

  • 7 oz black-eyed peas, soaked in water overnight, drained
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 None Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 tsp ground fennel
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 lb okra
  • 1 1/4 lb sweet potato, coarsely chopped
  • 2 (15 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 10.5 oz white long-grain rice
  • 1 (15 oz) can baby corn, rinsed, drained

Method

  • Rinse black-eyed peas under cold water then drain. Place in medium saucepan of boiling water. Return to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 mins, or until just tender. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring, until onion softens. Add dried herbs and spices. Cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add black-eyed peas, okra, sweet potato, tomatoes and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 mins, or until vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook rice in a medium saucepan of boiling water until just tender. Drain.
  • Stir corn into gumbo and heat until warmed through. Serve gumbo with rice.