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Haitian Diri Al Pwa rice and beans

Diri al Pwa- Haitian Rice and Beans

What makes this Haitian rice and beans dish so interesting is the use of coconut milk to give the dish a mellow, soft taste.
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Course: Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean, Haiti
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 10
Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

  • 2 large pots
  • Small bowl

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Long grain rice Long grain rice
  • 1 cup Canned red kidney or pinto beans
  • 6 cups Water
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 large Onion, diced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp Ground cloves
  • 3 cubes Chicken bullion
  • whole Scotch bonnet pepper (or habanero)
  • 2 clove Garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp Dried thyme
  • 1 cup Canned coconut milk

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk, chicken bullion, and beans. Mix thoroughly. Add clove and water to the pot. Bring to a boil. Mix in rice with the Scotch bonnet pepper. Let rice cook uncovered until there is just a little water left, about 20 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in thyme and butter. Cover pot and allow the remaining liquid to be absorbed, 10-15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg