congri
By using canned beans, you can cut several cooking hours out of this delicious old-time favorite.
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yield
serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For congri
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3 1/2 clong-grain white rice
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1/4 colive oil
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1 smonion, finely chopped
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5 clovegarlic, minced
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1 lbham slab /bacon or combination (cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
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4 sprigcilantro, coarsely chopped
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3 Tbsptomato paste
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2 canblack beans (un-drained)
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1 1/2 tspsalt
How To Make congri
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1Rinse rice until water runs clear, then set aside.
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2In 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.
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3Stir 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.
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4Reduce to a simmer and cook until all liquid has been absorbed and rice is fluffy, 25 to 30 minutes.
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