{"product_id":"tropical-sun-gungo-peas-500g","title":"Tropical Sun Gungo Peas","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Selected This\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGungo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaribbean Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRice 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Tropical Sun | Product: Gungo Peas | Net weight: 500g\u003cbr\u003eDried peas. Requires soaking and cooking. Store in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGungo Peas (Pigeon Peas).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergy Advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry of origin: Tanzania | Suitable for rice dishes, soups and slow cooking | Soak before cooking for best results\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Sun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53694783881580,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/0100\/2604\/files\/TSGungoPeasFT2000x2000.png?v=1779464535","url":"https:\/\/thecaribbeancorner.ae\/products\/tropical-sun-gungo-peas-500g","provider":"The Caribbean Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}