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Diri Kole

Cultural Context

Diri Kole is a staple in Haitian cuisine, often served at family gatherings and celebrations. This comforting dish of rice and beans reflects the resourcefulness of Haitian cooks, utilizing simple ingredients to create a hearty meal. With its roots in African and Caribbean culinary traditions, Diri Kole has become a beloved dish not only in Haiti but also among the Haitian diaspora worldwide.

HaitianHTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup black beans
2 cups water
4 oz pork skin
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup parsley
1 teaspoon thyme
2 cups rice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans are lower in calories and canned beans save time.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

1

Clean the beans.

2

Add water to a pot and add all the ingredients including pork skin.

3

When the beans are almost cooked, add salt.

4

Fry the oil and 8% garlic.

5

Fry everything before adding the beans.

6

Taste the mixture to check if anything is missing; add garlic if needed.

7

Add parsley and thyme.

8

Wash the rice; use two different types of rice.

9

Remove any white things from the rice that could make it mushy.

10

Remove the thyme stems as they can also make the rice mushy.

11

Cover the rice tightly.

12

Check the rice after 20 minutes and mix it.

13

Cover the rice again and after 15 minutes, the rice should be done.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonmeasuring cupsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Haitian Rice and Beans

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