Haitian Rice and Black Beans (Diri ak Pwa Nwa)
The Best Rice in the World comes from Haiti. Rice and Beans is a a staple dish in many Caribbean households. The protein packed beans and the filling carbs from the rice is sure to bring together your dinner plate. Haitians take it to another level. We add an assortment of herbs and spices that make a simple side dish on your plate the main event. Try this recipe for your next dinner and indulge in what most Haitians will say is the best rice in the world.
Ingredients
- 1½ cup Black Beans
- ¼ cup Onion
- 6 Garlic cloves crushed
- 2 Thyme sprigs
- 3 cups Long Grain Jasmine Rice
- 3 tbsp Cooking Oil
Seasonings
- ¼ Maggi cube Chicken Flavored Bouillon
- 2 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tsp Adobo
- 1 tsp Seasoned Salt
- 1 tsp Creole Seasoning
- 1 Scotch Bonnet
Instructions
- Boil 4-5 cups of salted water in a medium pot.
- Wash black beans and add to pot.
- Add garlic clove, thyme sprig, and Maggi cube.
- Cover pot and let boil on med-high heat for about an hour or until tender.
- Heat oil in another pot.
- Sauté onions and garlic, and add black beans to the pot.
- Add seasonings to taste and mix.
- Add the bean water to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Wash rice until water runs clear then mix into pot. Ensure water level is abput 1 inch above the rice.
- Let cook for 20 minutes or until some of the water reduces.
- Add a whole scotch bonnet on top of the rice, cover the pot and cook on medium heat until done. Make sure to not let the scotch bonnet break open to avoid the rice becoming spicy.
- Serve and Enjoy!