Crab meat also works well with this recipe. Bahamian seafood adds touch of spice to rice, pigeon peas. (MCT) [email protected] July 11, 2012 at 5:45 AM Share ...

Get ready to taste the flavors of the Bahamas! Today, we’re making a Bahamian classic—Cracked Conch with Rice & Peas. This crispy, golden-fried seafood dish is packed with island spices and ...

Another island specialty is pigeon peas and rice. Most of the year this dish is made with dried or brown pigeon peas — the peas dry right on the vine making them easier to pick and hull.

Stir in peas, 1 teaspoon of the salt, thyme, pepper and allspice; heat thoroughly. Stir in rice, coconut milk if using and green onions. Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasonings. 3.

<p>While in the Bahamas, I tasted a minced lobster dish. Not only was it good, it takes only minutes to make. I used shrimp instead of lobster, because it is easy to find.