A Perfect Haitian-style Rice and Beans in Just 15 Minutes! 🍚 The best "Diri Kole ak pwa" Recipe

Cook red beans in a pressure cooker for 30 minutes (suggested 20 minutes for firmer beans).

Add vegetable oil to a pot and heat on medium-high.

Fry garlic in the oil for 3 to 5 minutes until toasty.

Add cooked red beans and stir-fry on medium-high heat.

Add dried shrimp and black pepper.

Pour in leftover chicken gravy for flavor.

Cover and stir-fry for a couple of minutes.

Add water from the cooked beans instead of regular water.

Add Scotch bonnet pepper for spice.

Add fresh thyme, fresh parsley, and red bell pepper for flavor.

Once the water boils, add white jasmine rice and stir.

Use 2.5 cups of water for every 2 cups of rice for the right consistency.

Cover and let it steam on low heat for 15-20 minutes.

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