BLACK-EYED PEA FRIED RICE

Southern tradition, cooked through the lens of fried rice.

Black-eyed peas have always belonged on the Southern table.

This recipe takes that familiar ingredient and gives it a different rhythm with jasmine rice, edamame, scallion, egg, ginger, garlic, sesame, and a sharp pepper vinegar that wakes everything up.

It is savory, comforting, a little unexpected, and built to work just as well on a weeknight as it does at the center of a larger dinner.

BLACK-EYED PEA FRIED RICE
A Sunday Dinner digital recipe by Chef Dorian

Digital PDF Download • Recipe for 8 Guests

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WHAT YOU’LL GET

A complete chef-developed recipe for recreating one of the signature Sunday Dinner dishes at home.

Inside the digital recipe:

• Exact metric measurements

• Step-by-step cooking instructions

• Proper rice preparation for fried rice

• Black-eyed pea and edamame preparation

• Egg and aromatics technique

• Savory fried rice sauce

• Homemade pepper vinegar

• Recipe scaled for 8 guests

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THE FLAVOR

Black-Eyed Peas

Creamy, earthy, and deeply connected to Southern cooking.

Jasmine Rice

Fragrant and light, with the right texture for high-heat frying.

Edamame

Freshness, color, and a little bite.

Scallion, Ginger & Garlic

The aromatic backbone that keeps the dish lively.

Pepper Vinegar

Bright, acidic, and just spicy enough to cut through the richness.

The result is familiar without feeling predictable.

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WHY COLD RICE MATTERS

Good fried rice starts before the wok ever gets hot.

Freshly cooked rice contains too much moisture and can turn soft or clumpy when fried. This recipe walks you through cooking, cooling, and chilling the rice so the grains stay distinct and develop the right texture in the pan.

It is a small technique that makes a noticeable difference.

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MADE TO SHARE

Serve Black-Eyed Pea Fried Rice alongside roasted or braised meats, grilled vegetables, greens, or as part of a larger Sunday spread.

It is substantial enough to stand on its own, but it was created to live comfortably among other dishes at the table.

And do not skip the pepper vinegar.

That last hit of acidity is what pulls the whole dish together.

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FROM SUNDAY DINNER

This recipe comes directly from the Sunday Dinner menu, a dinner series rooted in family, Southern culture, memory, and the global flavors that have shaped the way I cook today.

The goal is not to make Southern food something it is not.

It is to let tradition keep moving.

Southern at its foundation.
Global in its influences.
Personal in its execution.

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WANT THE WHOLE MENU?

Black-Eyed Pea Fried Rice is one recipe from the complete Sunday Dinner with Chef Dorian Digital Cookbook.

The full cookbook includes:

• Charred Peach Sweet Tea

• Hot Honey Skillet Cornbread

• Tomato, Cucumber & Watermelon Salad

• Smoked Cabbage with Comeback Caesar

• Black-Eyed Pea Fried Rice

• Sandra’s Table: The Sunday Plate

• Brown Butter Miso Sock-It-to-Me Cake

• Complete Sunday Dinner prep timeline

Full Digital Cookbook • $24

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FAQ

What am I purchasing?

You are purchasing a digital PDF recipe for Black-Eyed Pea Fried Rice.

No physical product will be shipped.

How many people does the recipe serve?

The recipe is written for approximately 8 guests.

How will I receive it?

After completing your purchase, you will receive access to download the digital recipe.

Do I need a wok?

No. A wok works very well, but a large, heavy skillet can also be used.

The most important thing is giving the rice enough surface area and cooking it over high heat.

Do I need to cook the rice ahead of time?

For the best texture, yes.

The recipe is designed around cooked rice that has been completely cooled and refrigerated for several hours or overnight.

Is the dish spicy?

The fried rice itself is mild.

Most of the heat comes from the pepper vinegar, which can be added according to your preference.

Can I make it vegetarian?

Yes. Use vegetarian mushroom sauce instead of oyster sauce and confirm that any other sauces you choose are vegetarian.

Can I print the recipe?

Yes. Your PDF can be saved or printed for personal use.

Can I share the digital file?

Your purchase is for personal use only. The recipe may not be reproduced, distributed, resold, uploaded, or shared publicly without permission.

Are digital purchases refundable?

Because this is a downloadable digital product delivered after purchase, all digital recipe sales are final.

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PUT A DIFFERENT KIND OF SOUTHERN ON THE TABLE.

Heat the pan.

Let the rice fry.

Pass the pepper vinegar.

BLACK-EYED PEA FRIED RICE

DIGITAL RECIPE