Some believe dried black beans were brought to Cuba by the Spaniards, who introduced the “Moros con Cristianos” (black beans with rice). A representation of Spain’s occupation by the Moors. Black beans represent the “Moros” (Moors), and the white rice is the Christians, in this case, the Spaniards battling the occupation. The recipe was so popular that it became a Cuban cuisine staple.
Prep Time15 minsCook Time1 hr 20 minsTotal Time1 hr 35 mins
Ingredients
Sauté
125 g chorizo sausage (diced)
1 small onion(diced)
3 garlic cloves(minced)
...spices
½ tbsp cumin powder
½ tbsp oregano
⅛ tsp pepper flakes
⅛ tsp salt
1 bay leaf
..add
1 cup black beans(flash soaked)
3 cups chicken stock
Finalize
½ tbsp organo
Directions
Preparation
1
If you can't get hold of chorizo substitute with other sausage or with bacon or smoked meat.
- Brown chorizo well to get as much flavor on it as possible.
- Then remove from pot and set aside.
- Add onions, cumin, salt to fat left in pot.
- Cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, half of oregano, and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in beans. Stir in broth and bay leaves.
If you can't get hold of chorizo substitute with other sausage or with bacon or smoked meat.
Pressure Cooking
2
- Pressure cook for 50 minutes, 20 minutes Natural Release.
- After cooking, discard bay leaf. Stir in remaining oregano.
- Reduce 10 to 15 minutes or until liquid has saucy consistency.
- Season after reduced with salt & pepper and serve on rice or with bread.
Ingredients
Sauté
125 g chorizo sausage (diced)
1 small onion(diced)
3 garlic cloves(minced)
...spices
½ tbsp cumin powder
½ tbsp oregano
⅛ tsp pepper flakes
⅛ tsp salt
1 bay leaf
..add
1 cup black beans(flash soaked)
3 cups chicken stock
Finalize
½ tbsp organo
Directions
Preparation
1
If you can't get hold of chorizo substitute with other sausage or with bacon or smoked meat.
- Brown chorizo well to get as much flavor on it as possible.
- Then remove from pot and set aside.
- Add onions, cumin, salt to fat left in pot.
- Cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, half of oregano, and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in beans. Stir in broth and bay leaves.
If you can't get hold of chorizo substitute with other sausage or with bacon or smoked meat.
Pressure Cooking
2
- Pressure cook for 50 minutes, 20 minutes Natural Release.
- After cooking, discard bay leaf. Stir in remaining oregano.
- Reduce 10 to 15 minutes or until liquid has saucy consistency.
- Season after reduced with salt & pepper and serve on rice or with bread.