HAITIAN RICE AND RED BEANS

Haitian Rice and Red Beans image

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Number Of Ingredients 13

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2 c long grain rice, uncooked
1/2 c dried kidney beans
3 c water the kidney beans cooked in
1/4 lb salt pork or bacon
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp kosher salt or to taste
6-8 whole cloves
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c onion, finely diced
1/4 c canola oil
1 whole habanero or scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
3 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1 Tbsp butter, unsalted

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.