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LET'S MAKE 🇭🇹 FRIED PORK (GRIOT )RICE & BEANS (Diri ak Pwa) | NATIONAL DISH | HAITIAN VEGAN

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Fried Pork (Griot) Rice & Beans (Diri ak Pwa)

Cultural Context

Griot, a traditional Haitian dish, features marinated pork that is fried to achieve a crispy exterior while remaining tender inside. Often served with rice and beans, it reflects the vibrant flavors of Haitian cuisine, combining spices and fresh ingredients. This dish is commonly enjoyed during celebrations and family gatherings, symbolizing togetherness and cultural heritage. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Haiti, with variations appearing in Caribbean and African cuisines.

HaitianHTmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
oil
8 piece seasoning
black beans
water from boiled beans
salt
scotch bonnet pepper
soy chunks
orange juice
lime juice
lemon juice
Worcestershire sauce
onions
tomato paste
peppers

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs are lower in fat and cost less.

1

Start by pouring oil into a pot.

2

Add 2-3 tablespoons of 8 piece seasoning to the pot.

3

Add black beans to the pot.

4

Add the water used to boil the beans to the pot.

5

Add salt to taste.

6

Cover and let it cook for 15-20 minutes.

7

Add scotch bonnet pepper to the pot, being careful not to stir.

8

Prepare soy chunks by boiling them in salted water.

9

Marinate soy chunks with orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.

10

Fry marinated soy chunks in oil for 15-20 minutes until dark.

11

Prepare a sauce by adding olive oil and tomato paste to a pan, then add fried soy chunks and onions.

12

Add two peppers to the pot and cover, cooking for 5-10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingfryingsimmering

Equipment Needed

potpan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegan

Also Known As

GriotDiri ak Pwa

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