Black-eyed Pea Salad I

Ingredients

 * 2 cups black-eyed peas
 * 3 teaspoons ground coriander
 * 3 garlic cloves; minced
 * 3 tablespoons fresh ginger; grated
 * ½ red pepper chopped or cayenne pepper to taste
 * 2 tbsp olive oil
 * 1 tbsp vinegar
 * 1 salt
 * 1 tsp Hungarian paprika

Directions

 * 1) Soak peas. Put in a pot with water to cover, plus 1 inch and add coriander, garlic, ginger and red pepper.
 * 2) Cook for a little over 1 hour or until still a little chewy.
 * 3) While the peas are cooking, prepare a dressing by mixing together oil, vinegar, salt and paprika.
 * 4) Use 2:1 oil-vinegar ratio and add seasonings according to taste.
 * 5) Add to peas as soon as you remove them from the heat.
 * 6) Allow to cool to room temperature and adjust seasoning then serve.