CUBAN-STYLE BLACK BEANS AND RICE (MOROS Y CRISTIANOS) RECIPE - (4.3/5)
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Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Dissolve 1½ tablespoons salt in 2 quarts cold water in a large bowl or container. Add beans and soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours. Drain and rinse well. In large Dutch oven with tight-fitting lid, stir together drained beans, broth, water, 1 pepper half, 1 onion half (with root end), halved garlic head, bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to simmer over medium-high heat, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until beans are just soft, 30 to 40 minutes. Using tongs, remove and discard pepper, onion, garlic, and bay leaves. Drain beans in colander set over large bowl, reserving 2½ cups bean cooking liquid. (If you don't have enough bean cooking liquid, add water to equal 2½ cups.) Do not wash out Dutch oven. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place rice in a large fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear, about 1½ minutes. Shake strainer vigorously to remove all excess water; set rice aside. Cut remaining peppers and onion into 2-inch pieces and process in food processor until broken into rough ¼-inch pieces, about eight 1-second pulses, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary; set vegetables aside. In now-empty Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil and salt pork over medium-low heat; cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and rendered, 15 to 20 minutes. Add remaining tablespoon oil, chopped peppers and onion, oregano, and cumin. Increase heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened and beginning to brown, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice and stir to coat, about 30 seconds. Stir in beans, reserved bean cooking liquid, vinegar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to simmer. Cover and transfer to oven. Bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Fluff with fork and let rest, uncovered, 5 minutes. Serve, passing scallion and lime wedges separately.
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Peerzaada Yousaf
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the addition of the sofrito, which really gave the dish a boost of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
7th SKY Travel
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavors, and the beans and rice were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.
Hakeem Ahsan
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The flavors were incredible, and the beans and rice were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
steve stephanus
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of beans, but this dish was amazing. The beans were so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Sayward Handsome Rag
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any fan of Cuban cuisine. The flavors are incredible, and the beans and rice are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Jennifer James
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected. It was still good, but it wasn't as amazing as everyone else seems to be saying.
Shahzad Butt
[email protected]This dish was delicious and easy to make. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves Cuban food.
Lima Aktar Rafiya
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the addition of the sofrito, which really gave the dish a boost of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavors, and the beans and rice were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.
kyle wands
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The flavors were incredible, and the beans and rice were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Koda Nesta
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of beans, but this dish was amazing. The beans were so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Zohaib Auj
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any fan of Cuban cuisine. The flavors are incredible, and the beans and rice are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Landen Hupp
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected. It was still good, but it wasn't as amazing as everyone else seems to be saying.
Nhletelo Cherryll
[email protected]This dish was delicious and easy to make. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves Cuban food.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my beans were still a bit undercooked. I ended up cooking them for an extra 30 minutes, and they were perfect.
Deborah Louviere
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra cumin and chili powder, and it was much better.
Sicelo Zondi
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were incredible! The beans and rice were cooked perfectly, and the sofrito added a delicious depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
ENHLE MUJI
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the addition of the sofrito, which really gave the dish a boost of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Albert Durham
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of black beans, but this dish changed my mind. The combination of flavors was amazing, and the beans were so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.
Lwandle Nqezo
[email protected]This Cuban-style black beans and rice dish was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the beans and rice were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.