Bahamian rice and peas

Dice the bacon very small and cook it in the pan over medium heat until golden brown.

Slice and dice the tomatoes, dice the onion, strip and mince the thyme.

Add the onion, tomato and thyme to the browned bacon and saute together.

Add the pigeon peas, pepper and salt, then the tomato paste.

Add the water and bring to a boil.

Add the rice, mix, cover and cook on medium high for about 14 and a half minutes.

Turn off the heat and keep the lid on until serving.