Best Haitian Rice And Beans Recipes

HAITIAN DIRI AK PWA (RICE AND BEANS)

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper; sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, beans, herbs, and scotch bonnet (if using). Simmer for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors.
• Stir in the rice, stock or water, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly and simmer for 15-18 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let set covered for another 5-10 minutes. Then stir lightly with a fork and serve.

HAITIAN RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• Bring water to boiling. Add red beans and cook covered for 1 1/2 hours.
• Drain beans, reserving liquid, and set aside. Add enough water to bean liquid to equal 2 1/2 cups of liquid. Set aside.
• In a mortar, pound together to form a paste the salt, parsley, scallions, garlic, and rosemary.
• Heat oil and seasoning paste in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Put rice in Dutch oven and stir until well coated with oil. Add reserved liquid and bring to a boil, stirring. Add beans and again bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook undisturbed for 20 minutes.
• Remove cover, stir, and cook about 5 minutes longer, or until no liquid remains.

HAITIAN RICE AND RED BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Bring dried beans to boil in 8 cups of water. Cook until tender, but shape remains. Do not over cook.
• 2. Strain beans and put bean water aside. Saute` salt pork or bacon, spices, and beans in oil, until beans are crispy. Add salt, cloves, and black pepper. Add 3 cups of bean water and heat to boiling. Add rice, bouillion cubes, and hot pepper to boiling liquid.
• 3. Once water has evaporated, remove whole pepper and mix in 1 tablespoon of butter. Cover pot tightly and continue cooking on low heat ( approx. 20 minutes) until done.