What is Hoppin 'John?
Hoppin 'John is a rice and bean food that is common to Africa, the Caribbean Islands and the Southeast of the United States. Food is usually made of long white rice and pea with black eyes, although other types of beans or peas can be used. The traditional recipe for Hoppin 'John also includes sliced onions and some kind of salt pork.
Every household and region have its own method of preparation for hoppin 'John. In some places rice and peas are cooked together; In others, rice and peas are cooked separately and are served together at the table. Variations on peas with black eyes include black beans, kidney beans and field peas. Spicy taste, ham, fat or bacon can be used to give the bowl. Some cooks also add sausages to the bowl. It is assumed that this is an incorrect derivative of the French word for pigeon peas "Pois de Pigeon" which is properly pronounced "pwah-duh-pee-zhon." Another possible origin is the nickname for a limping man named John orTradition of extension invitation to dinner with the expression: "hop in, John."
Hoppin 'John is the most popular as a food for the New Year. It is assumed that it brings happiness and prosperity, especially when served with leaf greenery such as Collard, Mustard or Kale. Sometimes the coin is hidden in a bowl for more happiness. When the rest of Hoppin 'John is served the next day, it is called Skippin' Jenny or Limpin 'Kate.
Food first appeared in the New World on the Mezicoastal Islands along the Central Atlantic Coast and Low Country Plantations in South Carolina. One of the most popular references to Hoppin 'John in American literature is the novel "Member of the Wedding" by Carson McCullers. In this passage, the main character expresses her passion for food:
"now jumping John was very popular food F. Jasmine. She always warned them to wave a plate of rice and peas in front of the nose when she was in the coffin to make sure thatThere was no error; Because if she was breathtaking and she was sure she would stay in her, "she would sit down," she would sit down, "she would sit down," she would sit down, "she would sit down," she would sit down, "She would sit down."