Diri kole ak Pwa Nwa (Rice w/black beans) - Episode 70 - ❤ Love For Haitian Food

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but can be more expensive.

Add oil to a medium-sized pot over medium flame.

Add hippies and mix.

Add garlic and mix.

Add cooked black beans and mix.

Add bouillon cube, garlic powder, and onion powder to season the beans.

Add reserved liquid from the cooked black beans.

Add dry spices and cooking margarine, then add creamed coconut.

Add thyme and hot pepper.

Taste the liquid to ensure it has enough flavor before adding rice.

Add jasmine rice to the boiling mixture.

If needed, add a little more liquid and mix.

Once most of the water evaporates, lower the heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary