HAITIAN DIRI AK PWA (RICE AND BEANS)

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This is from whats4eats.com. Moros y Christianos is made in different ways throughout the Caribbean. What follows is the Haitian version. The butter plays off really well against the creaminess of the kidney beans. Instead of a scotch bonnet, you could use Tabasco's chipotle sauce.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce (or use 1/4 cup tomato paste plus 1/4 cup water, mixed)
2 cups red kidney beans, cooked (canned okay, drain first)
1 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoons oregano
1 bay leaf
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 3/4 cups water (or stock)
scotch bonnet pepper (or Tabasco chipotle sauce to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper; sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, beans, herbs, and scotch bonnet (if using). Simmer for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors.
  • Stir in the rice, stock or water, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly and simmer for 15-18 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let set covered for another 5-10 minutes. Then stir lightly with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.2, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 271.4, Carbohydrate 63.6, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 12.2

Rimsha Sheikh
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Overall, this dish was just okay.


Samuel Derbyshire
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The rice was a bit dry.


Singh Shahab
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for me.


KAZUKIKARI
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Airen Akter
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The rice and beans were cooked perfectly.


Ace Enns
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The legume sauce is the star of this dish. It's so creamy and flavorful.


saima kanwal
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I'm not a big fan of Haitian food, but this dish was surprisingly good.


Wejeff Mojo
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Hisham Abu Al Hassan
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I love how versatile this dish is. I've made it with different types of beans and legumes, and it's always delicious. I also like to add different vegetables to the sauce, like carrots, celery, or zucchini.


Xlysia Fletcher
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The rice and beans are always fluffy and tender, and the sauce is always creamy and flavorful.


Daniel Soper
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Diri ak Pwa is now one of my favorite Haitian dishes. The combination of rice, beans, and legume sauce is so satisfying. I love the creamy texture of the sauce and the slight kick of heat from the peppers.


EHI OBEN
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems. The results were delicious! The rice and beans were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful


Arfan Manzoor
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This Haitian Diri ak Pwa was a hit with my family, especially the legume sauce! It was creamy with just a touch of heat, and it paired so well with the fluffy rice and tender beans. Will definitely be making this again soon.