Moros y Cristianos (Cuban Rice and Beans)

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:05:04 GMT

Step 1

Soak the beans covered in water for at least 2 hours to overnight. This is not mandatory but will reduce the cooking time. Discard the soaking water.

Step 2

In a medium size pot put the beans, the 8 cups of water and the bay leaves, bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer partially cover and cook until tender. This could take 1-2 hours. Drain the beans and reserve the broth.
Before beans are done, you can start with step 3.

Step 3

In another medium size pot, make the sofrito heating the olive oil and adding the onion, green pepper and garlic until soft; stir in the oregano, cumin and a pinch of salt and cook for another minute to activate the flavors.

Step 4

In the sofrito pot, add the rice, mix well until its covered with olive oil, and cook for a minute or 2.

Step 5

Measure 4 1/2 cups of bean broth (if there’s not enough complete with water), add the vinegar, the salt and stir this into the rice pot. Bring to boil and when you can see the holes in the surface of the rice, remove from heat and cover until done.

Step 6

Move the rice with a fork and in a mixing bowl mix together the rice and the beans, careful not to break them.
Serve hot.

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