jagacinda (jag)

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22 Pinches
Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Feb 5, 2013

Jag is a traditional Cape Verdean recipe for a classic dish of beans and rice. I hope you enjoy this classic.

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)

  • Step 1
    Cut up onions in a 2 quart pan. Simmer in oil until golden brown.
  • Step 2
    Add 6 cups of water to onions, and season to taste with salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Step 3
    Bring 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.
  • Step 4
    Turn off stove and let stand. Serve with chicken linguicia, of other meats.

Discover More

Category: Rice Sides
Keyword: #Portuguese
Keyword: #Cape
Keyword: #Verdean
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Method: Steam
Culture: Portugese

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