Good Luck!

In the Southern United States there’s a tradition of eating Hoppin’ John for good luck in the new year. I recently learned that the black eyed peas actually originated in East Africa. So may I present my fusion Hoppin’ John. A diced onion, habenero, turmeric, ginger and some tomato. Cook it until it’s a paste. Add mustard seeds and fenugreek.

Add coconut mild and soaked black eyed peas that have been boiled with baking soda (thanks for the tip mom!). Throw in some kale.

Serve over rice. If you don’t fail at making them vitumba are also a delight.

The best thing about this is that it’s healthy, gluten free, and vegan. I don’t much care about those things but you can basically serve anybody with good restrictions this delicious dish.