Black Beans and Rice, Local-Style
- 1 cup dried black beans
- Water
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
- Hot cooked rice
Black Beans and Rice, Local-Style
Demonstrated by: Jane Inouye, Hawaiian Electric Company's Media Relations Coordinator.
A Bevy of Beans! - May 1, 1996.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Sort and discard broken beans; rinse well.
- Cover with an inch of water and soak for 2 hours or overnight.
- Drain and rinse beans, place in a crockery cooker or saucepan; add water to cover.
- Add bay leaves, garlic, Cajun seasoning, red pepper, chili powder, and liquid smoke.
- Simmer 4 hours or until beans are soft.
- Serve over hot rice.
Makes 4 servings.
