Arroz con Frijoles Negros is a complete one pot meal and all it requires is rice and beans which are two of the most popular ingredients used in Colombia. For a vegetarian version, exclude the beef bouillon and use vegetable instead.
INGREDIENTS
(4 SERVINGS)
2 cups dried black beans, soaked overnight
2 Cups long-grain white rice
2 cups hogao
2 cups water to make rice
2 beef bouillon tablets
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Drain the beans and put in a large pot. Cover with water and bring t a boil over high heat, Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and cook for about 45 to 50 minutes, or until tender, drain reserving the cooking liquid.
2. In a medium pot, add the hogao and rice, sauté for 2 minutes and stir until well coated.
3. Add the cooked beans, 2 cups of the cooking liquid and 2 cups of water. Add beef bouillon, oregano, salt, pepper and tomato paste, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
4. Remove the rice from the heat, let it sit covered for 5 minutes and serve.
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WHAT IS “HOGAO”??
Leti- Hogao is a tomato and onion sauce. You can find the recipe in my recipe index.
so good!!! Thank you so much…after my abuelita passed away haven’t had a decent bowl of rice and beans. Going to try your tamales next…hope they are as good as my ‘buelas were
I’m sure they are!!
I just made this for dinner, tonight. It was delicious!
I love Colombian food, and I love your blog. I look forward to making more of your recipes.