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Republica Dominicana Red Beans & Rice (Arroz

Republica Dominicana Red Beans & Rice (Arroz is built on Dry Red Beans, Water, Fresh Water, Raw Sugar, and White Vinegar. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 3 cup
• 3 cup
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 cup
• 2 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Put the beans and all the rest of the ingredients into a large cooking pot.

2. 2

   Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to moderate-low heat and cook for about 1 hour, until most of the water is absorbed.

3. 3

   Add more water if you need to, and stir the beans every 10 minutes or so.

4. 4

   When the beans have 1/2 hour to go, make the rice.

5. 5

   Put the rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover.

6. 6

   Simmer until all the water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Then turn the heat off and let sit, with cover on, about 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Serve with sliced avocado (aguacate), fried plaintain chips (platanos fritos), and cornbread (served fried like hush-puppies).

9. 9

   For dessert serve fruit such as papaya with coconut, and expresso coffee (for Dominican style expresso: fill up your demitasse cup 1/2 full of raw sugar, then add outrageously strong expresso coffee!).