#AbuelasArrozConGris

#AbuelasArrozConGris     

The smell of Arroz Con Gris(black beans and rice)makes my mouth water. Abeula’s home made Arroz Con Gris consists of cooked onion, peppers, cumin, bay leafs, and garlic. This deliciousness is made with white rice and the beans liquid to darken the rice. Abuela loves to make this dish accompanied with  fried Pork, Yucca, Fried Plantains and a lettuce and avocado salad. 

This deliciousness is made:

In a heavy medium sized pot, heat oil on medium heat. Add onions, peppers and garlic and saute until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Add rice, beans, water, cumin, bay leaf, oregano and salt and pepper Simmer on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice absorbs most of the water and just barely skims the top of the rice Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minute (don't peek). Make sure you have a good seal on your cover, the steam cooks the rice. After 20 minutes, shut flame off and let it sit, covered another 5 minutes (don't open the lid).

Ingredients:

2 tsp olive oil

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, chopped

small onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup uncooked long grain rice

15 oz can black beans (don't drain)

1 1/2 cups water

1/2 tsp cumin

1 bay leaf

pinch oregano

salt and pepper to taste

References:

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/arroz-congri-cuban-rice-and-black-beans-50127198