A - Place black eyed peas in a pot. Cover with water. Soak for at least few hours or overnight. Drain and rinse peas under cold water. Cook with enough water and bring to a boil until peas are almost tender. Add a teaspoon of salt. Once tender, remove pot from the heat. Drain water.

Alternatively, you can wash your rice clean, then add it to step 1 right away. You'll have nice purple colour on your rice.