Cuban Arroz Congri Recipe
Arroz Congrí is a traditional Cuban dish made with rice and red beans. The rice and beans are typically cooked together, resulting in a rich, darker color for the rice.
Ingredients
- Dried red beans - 2 cups
- Water - 5 cups
- Onion - 1
- Bell pepper - 1
- Garlic - 4 cloves
- Cumin - 1 tbsp
- Cilantro - 1 tbsp
- Oregano - 1 tsp
- Rice - 5 cups
- Bay leaf - 1
- Lime wedges (optional, to serve)
- Salt - to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the dried red beans under running water to ensure that all of the beans are thoroughly washed and remove any debris.
- Place the washed red beans into a large saucepan.
- Cover the beans with water, with about an inch of extra water above them.
- Soak the red beans in the saucepan of water for 2 hours, until they have softened.
- In a large pan, sautee the bell pepper, garlic and onion together until they have softened and started to brown.
- If desired, add the pork (or alternative meat) to the pan and fry with the vegetables.
- Add the uncooked rice to the pan and stir while the meat cooks to coat it in the oils.
- Add the seasoning to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for approximately 3 minutes.
- Add the softened beans with the water from the saucepan to the pan with the vegetables.
- Bring the pan to boil for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until the rice is tender.
- Serve the congri in a bowl with extra cilantro and lime juice (optional).
Nutrition
Calories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 18gFat: 2gSodium: 116mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3g
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