Diri Kole ak PwaHaitian Rice and Beans
Diri kole ak pwa is Haitian rice cooked with beans and aromatics; coconut milk is a common variation.
Prep
8h 20m
Cook
1h 10m
Serves
6
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Ingredients
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Rice
- 400gWhite Rice (rinsed)
Beans
- 320gRed Kidney Bean (soaked overnight and drained)
Rice
- 120gOnion (finely chopped)
- 12gGarlic (crushed)
- 5gFresh Thyme
- 1pcsBay Leaf (whole)
- 25mlVegetable Oil
- 400mlCoconut Milk
Beans
- 900mlWater
Rice
- 500mlWater
- 10gSalt
- 3gBlack Pepper
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Method
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- 01
Cover the red kidney beans with the water and bring to a full rolling boil. Boil for 30 minutes, then simmer until tender and drain well.
- 02
Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
- 03
Add the cooked red kidney beans, coconut milk, fresh thyme, and bay leaf.
- 04
Stir in the white rice and water, then bring to a boil.
- 05
Season with the salt and black pepper, cover, and cook over low heat until the white rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- 06
Remove the bay leaf, rest the rice covered for 10 minutes, then fluff and serve hot.
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