MAIDA HEATTER'S CUBAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE
Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey
Categories lunch, main course
Time 5h
Yield Eight servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Pick over the beans carefully to remove any foreign particles. Rinse well in several changes of cold water.
- Put the beans in a bowl with the six cups of cold water. Cover and let stand overnight.
- Drain the beans, reserving the water in which they soaked. Measure the water and add enough additional water to make eight cups.
- Place the beans, water and ham hocks in a small kettle or large saucepan and bring to the boil. Cook slowly, uncovered, skimming the surface as necessary to remove any foam. The beans should cook until tender, four to six hours.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet and add the onions and green peppers. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is wilted. Add the garlic and cook briefly, stirring. After the beans have cooked about two hours, add the mixture to the beans. Add the bay leaves, pepper flakes, vinegar, salt and pepper.
- When the beans are almost tender, uncover and continue cooking 30 minutes.
- Remove the ham hocks. When they are cool enough to handle, remove and discard the skin, fat, bones and gristle. Shred the meat and return it to the beans. Remove the bay leaves. Add the cayenne pepper and Tabasco.
- This dish improves if cooked one day in advance. When ready to serve, heat the bean mixture thoroughly. Just before serving, stir in the rum. Serve with rice on the side or spoon a portion of the bean mixture over individual servings of rice. Add the onions according to taste.
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Prayer Billion
[email protected]This was my first time making Cuban black beans and rice, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Romik shrestha
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavorful beans and rice. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Katie Shingler
[email protected]These black beans and rice were delicious! The beans were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the sofrito and the spices. This dish is a keeper!
Godfrey Taunyane
[email protected]I've made this Cuban black beans and rice recipe several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are amazing and the dish is so easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Candace Reddick
[email protected]This was my first time making Cuban black beans and rice, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Takoyas FilM
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavorful beans and rice. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Nneamaka Lilian Okoli
[email protected]These black beans and rice were delicious! The beans were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the sofrito and the spices. This dish is a keeper!
Balaj Khan
[email protected]I've made this Cuban black beans and rice recipe several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are amazing and the dish is so easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Zele Osoikhia
[email protected]I love this recipe for Cuban black beans and rice! The beans are always cooked perfectly and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
Nupur Dey
[email protected]This was my first time making Cuban black beans and rice, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Saliha Shahid
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavorful beans and rice. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Arif Shekh
[email protected]These black beans and rice were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best Cuban black beans and rice he's ever had.
Abeer Alhindi
[email protected]My family loved these Cuban black beans and rice! The flavors were amazing and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Umesh Khadka
[email protected]I was looking for a new recipe for Cuban black beans and rice, and this one did not disappoint! The beans were creamy and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.
rahat Miah
[email protected]These black beans and rice were delicious! The beans were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the sofrito and the spices. This dish is a keeper!
Suresh Dhami
[email protected]This was my first time making Cuban black beans and rice, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Jasmine Chamfya
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of black beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were so flavorful and creamy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this dish again!
Sinethemba Takayo
[email protected]These Cuban black beans and rice were a hit! The flavors were so rich and delicious, and the beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.