CONGRI (CUBAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE)
This is my bother-in-law's mother's stand-by recipe for traditional Cuban fare. Healthy and good too!
Provided by gale vineyard
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 13h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Soak beans overnight before cooking. Cook beans in six cups of water by bringing to a boil. Remove and let stand for about 60 minutes. DO NOT discard the liquid.
- 2. In cast iron skillet place the vegetable oil and rice and stir until the grains get oily. This prevents the rice grains from sticking to each other.
- 3. Add garlic, onion, bell pepper, cumin, bay leaf, oregano, black pepper and salt.
- 4. Add 2 cups liquid from the beans, bring to boil and cook on slow heat for about 25 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed by the rice. Lower the flame, cover the pot with foil or a lid to seal in the steam.
- 5. If the rice is still hard, add more bean liquid, a little at a time. Cook until rice is well done.
- 6. Once the rice is ready, add the beans that have drained and stir. Saute one chopped garlic clove with the olive oil in a small pan and pour over the rice to add addiitional flavor and shine.
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Dayle micallef
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any fan of Cuban food.
Momen Ta
[email protected]I'm new to Cuban cuisine and this recipe was a great introduction. It was easy to follow and the dish turned out great.
Jaycion Jones
[email protected]This is the best Cuban black beans and rice recipe I've ever tried.
Tanya Hamilton
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.
Habib Devil
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
sumon sen
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great weeknight meal.
khalid masoom
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
MD Forhad hossin
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for Cuban black beans and rice. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Soma Soliman
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors was perfect.
Nico Jacques Verwey
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and authentic Cuban dish.
Yousaf Thaheem
[email protected]I made this dish for my Cuban friends and they loved it! They said it was just like their grandmother used to make.
Louie Prom
[email protected]Just tried this recipe and it turned out fantastic! The flavors were spot-on and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.