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| - | Black Beans and Rice, from "A Taste of Old Cuba",by Maria Josefa LLuria de O'Higgins. | + | Black Beans and Rice |
| + | from "A Taste of Old Cuba", by Maria Josefa LLuria de O'Higgins. | ||
| 8 Servings | 8 Servings | ||
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| 2. Transfer the beans to a large pot, cover them with the water, and soak for at least 8 hours (i.e. overnight). | 2. Transfer the beans to a large pot, cover them with the water, and soak for at least 8 hours (i.e. overnight). | ||
| 3. Add the green pepper, garlic and onion to the pot and bring it to a boil. | 3. Add the green pepper, garlic and onion to the pot and bring it to a boil. | ||
| - | 4. Skim the //espuma// or foam off the surface of the liquid periodically; lower the heat to medium, cover and cook the beans till they are tender, | + | 4. Skim the espuma or foam off the surface of the liquid periodically; lower the heat to medium, cover and cook the beans till they are tender, |
| approximately 1 hour. Remove the green pepper and onion slices and discard. | approximately 1 hour. Remove the green pepper and onion slices and discard. | ||
| To Complete the Dish: | To Complete the Dish: | ||
| - | 1. While the beans are cooking, make the //sofrito//: warm the oil over medium heat in a large heavy skillet. Saute the onions and green pepper until the onions are translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, salt, cumin, pepper and oregano, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. | + | 1. While the beans are cooking, make the sofrito: warm the oil over medium heat in a large heavy skillet. Saute the onions and green pepper until the onions are translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, salt, cumin, pepper and oregano, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. |
| - | 2. Remove this //sofrito// from the heat and place in a food processor or blender, along with 1 to 2 ladlefuls of black beans. Pulse until pureed. | + | 2. Remove this sofrito from the heat and place in a food processor or blender, along with 1 to 2 ladlefuls of black beans. Pulse until pureed. |
| - | 3. Stir the //sofrito// puree, the bay leaf and the sugar into the beans. bring the beans to a boil again. ;lower the heat and simmer uncovered till the cooking liquid has the consistency of thick gravy. Stir frequently so that the beans do not stick to the bottom of the pot. | + | 3. Stir the sofrito puree, the bay leaf and the sugar into the beans. bring the beans to a boil again. ;lower the heat and simmer uncovered till the cooking liquid has the consistency of thick gravy. Stir frequently so that the beans do not stick to the bottom of the pot. |
| 4. Just before serving, remove the bay leaf, stir in the vinegar, and if desired, a little more olive oil. Serve over white rice, topped if desired with vinegar and chopped raw onion. | 4. Just before serving, remove the bay leaf, stir in the vinegar, and if desired, a little more olive oil. Serve over white rice, topped if desired with vinegar and chopped raw onion. | ||