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Haitian Red Beans and Rice
by Amber Brache
serves: 6
  Haitian Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients:
  1   8 ounce pkg dry kidney beans
  4 tbsp   Olive Oil
  1   bulb shallot, minced
  3   cloves garlic, minced
  1 cup   uncooked long-grain white rice
  2   bay leaves
  1 tbsp   kosher salt
    freshly ground black pepper to taste
  1/4 tsp   ground cloves
  3   sprigs fresh parsley
  3   sprigs fresh thyme
  1   scotch bonnet chile pepper
Directions:
  1. Place beans in a large pot, and cover with 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours, or until tender. Drain, reserving liquid.
*** 2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute shallot and garlic until fragrant. Stir in cooked beans, and cook for 2 minutes. Measure reserved liquid, and add water to equal 5 cups; stir into skillet. Stir in the uncooked rice. Season with bay leaves, adobo seasoning, salt, pepper, and cloves. Place sprigs of parsley and thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper on top, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove thyme, parsley, and scotch bonnet pepper to serve.
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