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Red peas soup ranks #80 of 371 in the Bean Dish ranking, behind Anpan, ahead of Chili con Carne.
Jamaican national staple, hearty kidney beans, dumplings, and salted meat earn strong comfort-food reputation.
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Are the red peas in Jamaican red peas soup actually peas?
The name usually refers to red kidney beans, which Jamaicans commonly call red peas. Some versions use cowpeas or related beans, but kidney beans are the familiar base.
What meat goes into Jamaican red peas soup?
Traditional versions may contain salted beef, pig's tail, or another salted pork cut. The meat is often soaked or boiled first to control its saltiness before it cooks with the beans.
What are the small dumplings in red peas soup called?
The slender flour dumplings are called spinners because the dough is rolled between the palms into narrow shapes. They cook directly in the soup alongside ingredients such as yam, potato, carrot, or chocho.
Why is red peas soup associated with Saturdays in Jamaica?
Saturday is traditionally soup day in many Jamaican households, when a large, filling pot can be prepared for the family. Red peas soup is one of several Saturday soups, alongside chicken, beef, and cow-foot variations.
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