Diri ak pois coles (rice and red beans)
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| Serves | 2 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 25 minutes |
| Total time | 40 minutes |
| Meal type | Main Dish, Side Dish |
Ingredients
- 1 cup of red kidney beans (the redder the better!)
- 5-6 cups of water
- 2 cups of long grain rice
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2-4 garlic cloves, (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup of cubed smoked ham
- Small amount of vegetable oil (2 tbsp or so)
- Salt, pepper and thyme to taste
- Ground cloves
- 1 green hot pepper (optional)
Directions
| 1. | Using a medium-sized pot, cook the red beans in 4 cups of water until tender (usually for around 2 hours) |
| 2. | Drain the beans and keep 4 cups of the bean water aside as it will be used to cook (and color) the rice |
| 3. | Using your medium-sized pot again, lightly fry the cubed smoked ham until golden and add the onion and the garlic. |
| 4. | Add the beans and season to taste; add the water used to cook the beans along with the ground cloves and the green hot pepper if desired; bring to a boil |
| 5. | Lastly, add the rice and cook for 20-25 minutes or until no standing water remains in the pot |
