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congri

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Private Recipe by
Raven Higheagle
Prescott, AZ

By using canned beans, you can cut several cooking hours out of this delicious old-time favorite.

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For congri

  • 3 1/2 c
    long-grain white rice
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 1 sm
    onion, finely chopped
  • 5 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 lb
    ham slab /bacon or combination (cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 4 sprig
    cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 2 can
    black beans (un-drained)
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt

How To Make congri

  • 1
    Rinse rice until water runs clear, then set aside.
  • 2
    In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, ham, and cilantro and cook for 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and 2 tablespoons water and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add beans (with liquid from can) can salt. Cook and stir another 2 minutes.
  • 3
    Stir in rice and 5 1/4 cups water. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 25 minutes, stirring two or three times.
  • 4
    Reduce to a simmer and cook until all liquid has been absorbed and rice is fluffy, 25 to 30 minutes.
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