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Moros y Cristianos
Cuba
Havana's version of congrí. Both are eaten daily; the name varies by region.
Cuban Moors and Christians rice — black beans cooked together with white rice in Havana style. The name refers to the dark beans and white rice representing Moors and Christians.
Prep
10 mins
Cook
30 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
390 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
400gblack beans, cooked
400glong-grain white rice
4 clovesgarlic
1onion, diced
1green pepper, diced
1 tspcumin
3 tbspolive oil
bay leavesto season
Method
1
Fry onion, pepper and garlic in oil. Add cumin and bay.
2
Add beans with their liquid. Bring to boil.
3
Add rice. Cover. Cook 20 minutes.
Chef's Tip
Add the rice to simmering bean liquid — cold liquid makes the rice cook unevenly.
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