Rice - How to Make Congri Rice Recipe (Arroz Congri) [Episode 039]

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned black beans

Canned black beans save time and are often cheaper than dried.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

White rice is usually less expensive and cooks faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can add acidity at a lower cost.

Soak black beans overnight and cook them in chicken broth for about 40 minutes.

Preserve the cooking liquid from the beans.

In a large pot, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil and fry the cooking ham until browned.

Add 1/3 cup of Sofrito to the pot and stir.

Add the cooked black beans and 3 cups of long grain rice to the pot.

Pour in the preserved liquid from the beans and enough water to cover the rice by about 1/2 inch.

Add about 1 tablespoon of salt to the mixture and stir well.

Allow the rice to absorb most of the liquid over medium heat.

Once most of the liquid is absorbed, stir the rice, lower the temperature to low or simmer, cover, and let it cook for about 40 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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