VICTOR'S CAFE 52 CUBAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE

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Victor's Cafe 52 is a reknowned Cuban restaurant that has been in Manhattan since 1963. I found this recipe in the newspaper about 20 years ago, when Cuban cuisine was quite novel to me. It was a great introduction!

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Rice

Time 26m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 lb black beans
10 cups water
1 large green pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large green pepper, sliced
2/3 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar
2 teaspoons white wine
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves
3 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 lb rice

Steps:

  • Wash beans. Soak them in water with 1 large green pepper, sliced, until tender, about 8 hours. Cook beans in same water for 45 minutes.
  • In medium skillet, saute sliced onion and remaining green pepper in 2/3 cup olive oil. Once soft, add this to the beans with salt, pepper, oregano, bay leaf, and sugar. Simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add vinegar and wine; simmer for another hour.
  • Meanwhile, in a flat pan, heat 3 T. oil. Fry garlic until it is light brown, then remove garlic from oil and discard.
  • Add water and salt to the oil in pan and bring to a boil. Add rice immediately.
  • Lower flame, cover, and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.
  • When ready to serve beans, stir in 2 t. olive oil and serve the beans over white rice.
  • This recipe can be halved easily or the leftovers can be frozen.

Shery Khan
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This recipe was easy to make and turned out great! I used brown rice instead of white, and it worked just as well. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tast


Mareim Magdy
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This dish was a big hit with my family! The beans were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I served it with rice and a side of black beans, and it was the perfect meal. We will definitely be making this again.


Riaan Barkhuizen
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I thought this recipe was great! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and a side of plantains, and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


BIlly Berg
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This recipe was just okay. The beans were cooked well, but the sauce was a bit too salty for my taste. I also thought that the dish was a little bland overall. I would probably not make this recipe again.


Terri Luthe
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I found this recipe to be a bit too spicy for my taste. I also thought that the beans were a little overcooked. However, my husband loved it, so I'm sure it's just a matter of personal preference. I would recommend trying this recipe if you like spic


Vj Rakib
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This recipe was a disappointment. The beans were undercooked and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Paul Greenway
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I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it! The beans were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I served it with rice and a side of avocado, and it was the perfect meal. We will definitely be making this again.


Dale Barksdale
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used brown rice instead of white, and it worked just as well. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty


Tasmim Sany
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Absolutely delicious! The beans were creamy and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the sofrito, which gave the dish a wonderful depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamaal Yare
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beans and rice are cooked to perfection, and the sauce is packed with flavor. I love that it's a one-pot dish, which makes cleanup a breeze. Thanks for shar


Ruby Paulraj
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I'm not usually a fan of black beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and complex. I served it with rice, and it was the perfect meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abula David
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These Cuban black beans and rice were a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the dish was easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious a


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