How to Make Haitian Red Beans and Rice - Diri Kole ak Pwa Wouj

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still provide a good texture.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often cheaper while still being neutral in flavor.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: quinoa

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative that can be cost-effective.

Boil 1 pound of red beans until soft but not too soft, keeping them a little firm.

Measure the water used to boil the beans; it should be 12 cups.

For 12 cups of water, use 6 cups of jasmine rice.

In the pot used to boil the beans, add olive oil and stir it around.

Fry chopped green peppers, onions, celery, and garlic in the olive oil.

Add the water used to boil the beans into the pot with the fried vegetables.

Allow the water to boil with the beans and vegetables.

Wash 6 cups of jasmine rice while waiting for the water to boil.

Taste the water and add more seasoning if necessary.

Poke the rice to ensure even distribution of water in the pot.

Once no more water is visible, lower the heat to simmer the rice.

Place spoonfuls of butter around the rice and inside the pot.

Cook for about 5 more minutes until the rice is ready.

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