Rice and beans recipe? help!

Question

Okay, so my boyfriend is Puerto Rican, and he's at work right now. I wanted to make rice and beans for him for when he gets home from work, but I am SO LOST. He usually makes this white rice with the red beans seperate..in like tomato sauce or something..but to be honest, I don't even know where to begin to use sofrito or sazon..Can anyone help me?

Answer 1

Sofrito in Puerto Rico it is mostly used when cooking legumes(beans), rice dishes, sauces, soups and stews. The two main ingredients that give Puerto Riqueño sofrito its characteristic flavor are: recao (also known as cilantro) and ají dulce. Bell peppers may be substituted for ají dulce. Sofrito is also traditionally made with salted pork, cured ham, and lard. When pork is used the sofrito is cooked before storing.

Sazon is a seasoning, A type of seasoned salt found in Spanish and Mexican markets. The ingredients vary, but typically include coriander (cilantro), annatto (achiote), garlic and salt. The seasoning is used to flavor meats, fish, poultry,soups and stews. One popular brand is by Goya Foods. Some brands contain MSG.

Black beans & red rice

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans dried beans are better if you have time.

1/2 cubed ham or bacon

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons freshly minced onions

1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Place all ingredients in a heavy saucepan and mix well.

Simmer for about 20-25 minutes.

Serve over rice

Red Rice

1c. Long Grain Rice (NOT precooked 1 min. variety)

2 tbsp. Oil

1 1/2 to 2 c. water

1 tsp. garlic

4 oz. Tomato Sauce (1/2 of 8 oz. can)

1/2 c. tomato chopped

1/4 c. onion chopped

1/4 c. bell pepper (optional)

**optional ..1 can small green peas

Lightly brown rice in oil in a pan. Stir frequently.

Add chopped tomato and onion, stir till onion is

translucent.

Add tomato sauce, garlic, salt, and sufficient water

to cover rice about 1/2 inch.(If more water is needed

during cooking then add more. See #5)

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until

most of water is gone. Approximately 20 minutes.

If rice is still hard, add remaining water from #3,

and simmer some more.

Answer 2

PUERTO RICAN BEANS AND RICE  

1 (16 oz.) pkg. dry pink beans

1/2 c. diced salt pork (about 2 oz.)

1 lg. onion, diced

1 lg. green pepper, diced

1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. oregano leaves

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. pepper

4 c. hot cooked rice

About 3 hours before serving:

1. Rinse beans with running cold water and discard any stones or shriveled beans. In 5 quart Dutch oven over high heat, heat beans and 6 cups water to boiling; cook 3 minutes. Remove Dutch oven from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans.

2. Return beans to Dutch oven. Add 3 cups water; over high heat; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover Dutch oven and simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Meanwhile, in 10" skillet over medium heat, cook salt pork until well browned, about 10 minutes. Add onion and green pepper; cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir onion mixture, tomato sauce, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper into beans; cook 40 to 50 minutes, until beans are tender and mix thickens. Serve mixture spooned over rice. Makes 6 main dish servings.



Good luck! :]

Answer 3

1 can kidney beans

2 tbsp. of Crisco

1/2 tsp. of garlic salt

Pinch of oregano and parsley flakes

1 sm. onion, finely chopped

1 sm. can of tomato sauce or 3 tbsp. tomato paste

1 pkg. of Sazon goya (seasoning)

7 to 8 Spanish olives

1 c. rice

In a pot, melt Crisco. Combine all seasonings, onions and tomato sauce. Add kidney beans and olives. Wash rice and put in pot. Add 2 cups or more of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let cook for a 1/2 hour. 6 servings

Answer 4

There's a great recipe for Puerto Rican rice in the source. Hope that helps. Good luck!

Answer 5

Dog Meat with Rice and Beans - yummy

Serving Size  : 30   Preparation Time :3:00

Categories    : Ethnic                           Lamb

                 Philippines



   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method

--------  ------------  --------------------------------

    3      kg            dog meat -- * see note

    1 1/2  cups          vinegar

   60                    peppercorns -- crushed

    6      tablespoons   salt

   12      cloves        garlic -- crushed

      1/2  cup           cooking oil

    6      cups          onion -- sliced

    3      cups          tomato sauce

   10      cups          boiling water

    6      cups          red pepper -- cut into strips

    6      pieces        bay leaf

    1      teaspoon      tabasco sauce

    1 1/2  cups          liver spread -- ** see note

    1      whole         fresh pineapple -- cut 1/2 inch thick



1. First, kill a medium sized dog, then burn off the fur over a hot fire.

2. Carefully remove the skin while still warm and set aside for later (may be

used in other recpies)

3. Cut meat into 1″ cubes. Marinade meat in mixture of vinegar, peppercorn,

salt and garlic for 2 hours.

4. Fry meat in oil using a large wok over an open fire, then add onions and

chopped pineapple and suate until tender.

5. Pour in tomato sauce and boiling water, add green peper, bay leaf and

tobasco.

6. Cover and simmer over warm coals until meat is tender. Blend in liver spread

and cook for additional 5-7 minutes.



* you can substiture lamb for dog. The taste is similar, but not as pungent.

** smooth liver pate will do as well.





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Suggested Wine: San Miguel Beer

Serving Ideas : Rice, naturally.