Tropical Sun Gungo Peas

A dried gungo pea long associated with some of the Caribbean's most recognisable home-cooked dishes. Tropical Sun Gungo Peas are valued for their earthy flavour, versatility, and the foundational role they play in everyday Caribbean cooking — particularly in rice and peas, where they are considered essential rather than optional.

Why We Selected This
Gungo peas sit at the centre of many traditional Caribbean meals, especially in Jamaica where they remain closely tied to Sunday cooking, family gatherings, and everyday home preparation. Tropical Sun offers a dependable pantry version of an ingredient that has earned its place across generations — not through novelty, but through necessity.

How to Enjoy It
Use in rice and peas, soups, stews, and slow-cooked savoury dishes. Best soaked before cooking to soften and reduce cooking time. Often cooked alongside coconut milk, thyme, scallion, and seasoning as part of traditional Caribbean recipes.

Caribbean Context
Rice and peas remains one of the Caribbean's most enduring and widely recognised dishes, particularly throughout Jamaica where it forms part of the rhythm of weekly home cooking. Gungo peas are central to that tradition — present not simply for flavour and texture, but because the dish would not be itself without them.

Product Details
Brand: Tropical Sun | Product: Gungo Peas | Net weight: 500g
Dried peas. Requires soaking and cooking. Store in a cool, dry place.

Ingredients
Gungo Peas (Pigeon Peas).

Allergy Advice
Packed in a facility that may also handle Wheat, Gluten, Nuts, Sesame and Soya. Always refer to product packaging for the most up-to-date ingredient and allergen information before consumption.

Additional Information
Country of origin: Tanzania | Suitable for rice dishes, soups and slow cooking | Soak before cooking for best results