CREOLE RED BEANS AND RICE

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Categories     Bean

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dried red kidney beans
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 oz slied smoked salmon, optional
3 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tsp dried thyme leaves
2 tsp hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco or Crystal
1 tsp salt
2 bay leaves
freshly ground black pepper
2 cups long-grain white rice
2 tbsp asian fish sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Pick through the beans, removing any stones or debris, and then rince them under cold running water. Place them in a bowl, add cold water to cover, and let them soak overnight. 2. Heat the olive oil an a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the smoked salmon, if using, and sauté until fragrant, about 7 minutes. 3. Add the celery and sauté until slightly tender, about 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper and cook for 1 minute. Then add the garlic and onion, and cook until the onion is translucent and all the ingredients are tender, about 8 minutes. 4. Drain the beans and add them to the pot. Add enough water to cover, approximately 6 cups. Turn the heat to high and add the thyme, hot sauce, salt, bay leaves, and black pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. 5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. 6. About 20 minutes before the beans are done, prepare the rice according to he package. 7. Ad the fish sauce to the beans. Taste the beans for seasoning, and server over the hot rice.

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