Moros y Cristianos is a traditional Cuban dish that combines rice and black beans cooked together in exquisite Caribbean seasoning. The key is in the perfect cooking of the ingredients to achieve a unique flavor that represents the rich culinary culture of Cuba.
In Cuba, Moros y Cristianos is an iconic dish that harmoniously combines rice and beans.
The flavors intertwine perfectly, creating a delicious and comforting combination.
It is a dish that reflects the rich culinary history of the Caribbean island.
Moros y cristianos Cuban dish
Ingredients
250 grams of Long grain white rice
300 grams of Dry black beans
500 milliliters of Bean cooking water
2 Chopped onions
2 Minced garlic cloves
½ Diced red bell pepper
½ Diced green bell pepper
1 teaspoon of Ground cumin
1 teaspoon of Paprika
½ teaspoon of Thyme
½ teaspoon of Oregano
2 Bay leaves
3 tablespoons of Extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon of Salt
½ teaspoon of Black pepper
500 grams of Crushed tomatoes
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, the beans should be soaked in cold water for 24 hours and then rinsed.
Step 2 : In a large pot, add the beans along with three times their volume in water.
Step 3 : Cook covered over medium-low heat for 1 and a half hours, making sure they are tender but not mashed.
Step 4 : Ten minutes before finishing the cooking, add salt and reserve 500 ml of cooking water.
Step 5 : In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and peppers for a minute.
Step 6 : Incorporate cumin, oregano, black pepper, and bay leaves.
Step 7 : Add thyme and paprika, mixing well.
Step 8 : Next, add the rice, tomatoes, and bean cooking water.
Step 9 : Cook covered over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Step 10 : Once the rice has absorbed all the liquid, remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
