Haitian Rice and Beans Recipe

Haitian Rice and Beans

Made Adobo spice blend 2006/11/04:

1 tablespoon oregano
2 teaspoons Butter Buds® Sprinkles left out
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder left out
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

WHAT WE DID 2006/11/04:

1 can beans
1 cup rice
2 cl minced garlic
2 bay leaves
1t adobo seasoning
1/4 t crushed red pepper (equiv. 1 chile pepper)
2 onions, finely chopped (equiv. 1 medium)
1/4 t gd cloves

1/2 c. reserved liquid from beans
1 1/2 c. water

Drain canned beans, reserving liquid (Reserved only 1/2 c. liquid - pp error). Fry onions and garlic. Add Adobe seasoning. Add beans. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour in 1/2 c. of reserved liquid plus additional 1 1/2 c. water. Add 2 bay leaves. Bring liquid to boil. Add 1 c. rice. Cook rice.

2 T			Butter
1			Yellow onion finely diced
2 T	?2 cloves		Garlic minced
2 T	?1inch		Fresh ginger, peeled, minced
1 T			Curry powder
½ tsp			Crushed red (chilli) pepper flakes
pinch			Sugar
4 c			Veg. or chicken broth
½ c	3½oz	100g	Red lentils (see notes)
1			Lime, juice of (or less)
¼ c			Cream
Extras			Peanuts, scallions, coconut, mint and/or sour cream

Notes: