jagacinda (jag)
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Jag is a traditional Cape Verdean recipe for a classic dish of beans and rice. I hope you enjoy this classic.
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prep time
cook time
25 Min
method
Steam
yield
Ingredients
- 1 - medium onion
- 3 cups rice
- 1 pound cooked or canned lima or kidney beans
- - salt and pepper
- - paprika
- 4 tablespoons oil
How To Make jagacinda (jag)
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Step 1Cut up onions in a 2 quart pan. Simmer in oil until golden brown.
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Step 2Add 6 cups of water to onions, and season to taste with salt, pepper and paprika.
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Step 3Bring to a boil and add 3 cups of rice. Lower heat, add beans of choice, cover pan, and simmer simmer for 25 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is cooked.
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Step 4Turn off stove and let stand. Serve with chicken linguicia, of other meats.
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Category:
Rice Sides
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#Portuguese
Keyword:
#Cape
Keyword:
#Verdean
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Method:
Steam
Culture:
Portugese
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