Description

Bring time-honored West Indian culinary heritage to your kitchen with Dunn’s River Gungo Peas in Salted Water (400g). Gungo peas (also widely known as brown pigeon peas, toor, or congo peas) are harvested at full maturity, giving them their characteristic golden-brown speckled color and robust, nutty depth. By pre-soaking and boiling them to tender perfection, Dunn’s River removes the hours of prep work required for dried peas. They hold up exceptionally well during extended cooking, readily absorbing savory coconut milk, scallions, thyme, pimento, and Scotch bonnet heat while imparting a classic earthy richness to one-pot Caribbean classics.

Flavor Profile & Culinary Experience

Aroma: Deeply earthy, rustic, and savory with the distinctive aroma of slow-simmered mature pulses.
Texture: Plump, tender, and pleasantly meaty, maintaining their shape without becoming mushy during boiling or simmering.
Taste: Rich, earthy, and nutty with a subtle sweet undertone, complemented by a light touch of salted water brine.

Cooking & Recipe Suggestions

Traditional Gungo Peas & Rice: Simmer gently with creamy coconut milk, fresh thyme, whole allspice berries (pimento), spring onions, and a whole Scotch bonnet pepper before stirring in long-grain rice for the ultimate Jamaican Sunday dish.
Jamaican Gungo Pea Soup: Combine with salted beef, stewing beef, or smoked turkey, root vegetables (yam, sweet potato), spinners (dumplings), and pumpkin for a classic island Saturday soup.
Curries & Stews: Simmer alongside diced pumpkin, spinach, coconut cream, and Caribbean curry powder for an authentic plant-based one-pot meal.
Pelau & Seasoned Rice: Sauté with aromatics, browned chicken, and bell peppers before simmering together with rice and pigeon peas.

Key Features & Product Details

Pantry Convenience: Pre-cooked in salted water; simply drain, rinse, and heat as needed
Authentic Caribbean Tradition: The classic brown pigeon pea preferred for traditional festive island recipes
Nutritional Powerhouse: High in plant-based protein, rich in dietary fiber, and naturally low in fat
Dietary Suitability: 100% Vegan, Vegetarian, and naturally Gluten-Free
Packaging: Standard 400g e recyclable steel food tin for extended shelf-life storage
Storage Instructions: Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, transfer any unused peas and liquid into an airtight, non-metallic container, refrigerate, and consume within 2 days.