Southern · side
Traditional Hopping John
Traditional Hopping John reads umami 7.0, richness 6.6 and salinity 6.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Southern side, about 27 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 4.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 7.0 · Richness 6.6 · Salinity 6.4 · Smoke 4.3 · Sweetness 3.9 · Allium 3.4 · Fruity 2.6 · Earthy 2.3 · Bitterness 1.9 · Herbaceous 1.2 · Nutty 1.0 · Floral 1.0 · Sourness 0.7 · Citrus 0.5
What's in it (8)
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup onions diced
- 1/2 each sweet red bell peppers diced
- 2 cups black-eyed peas canned, frozen or cooked
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1 x kale or any greens, optional
- 1 x salt and black pepper to taste
Time & effort: about 27 min (12 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 159.2 kcal, 8.8 g protein, 2.3 g fat, 26 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (8 steps)
- Dice bacon, brown in dutch oven with onion and pepeprs, until bacon is crisp and vegetables are soft.
- Add peas and rice.
- then water.
- Cover and simmer over very low heat about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.
- For extra luck add collard greens, kale, mustard greens, etc.
- for extra wealth (the green color symbolizes money).
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Add a dash of hot sauce (to taste).
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- English Ham — British
- Locro — Argentine
- Erwtensoep (Snert) — Dutch
- French Lentil Soup — French
- Mofongo Relleno De Pollo Guisado (Plantains And Pork Cracklings With Stewed Chicken) — Latin American
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.