Binsand raíz wal

It is a dish that gains its consistency from beans and rice, which is very popular in Honduran Mosquitia.

Discover the essence of this traditional Honduran dish by immersing yourself in its history and distinctive flavor.

Binsand raíz wal

Main Course
1 hour
Boiled
6 Servings

Ingredients

1 kilogram of Beans

1 ½ cup of Rice

½ Onion

1 Chili pepper

1 Bell pepper

3 Garlic cloves

2 tablespoons of Oil

½ liter of Coconut milk

1 teaspoon of Ground cumin

1 teaspoon of Paprika

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : Rinse the beans and soak them in a container with water for about 3 hours.

Step 2 : Then, cook them in a pot with water for around 1 hour and 20 minutes until tender.

Step 3 : Remove from heat and let them rest.

Step 4 : Reserve one and a half cups of beans and 2 cups of bean broth.

Step 5 : Finely chop the onion, chili, bell pepper, and garlic.

Step 6 : In a skillet with oil, sauté the onion and chili for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and sauté for another minute.

Step 7 : Add the rice and beans to the skillet to sauté briefly and mix with the vegetable juices.

Step 8 : Then, pour in the broth along with the coconut milk, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.

Step 9 : Let it cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.

Step 10 : Once the broth has reduced, lower the heat, cover, and cook for another 15 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.

Step 11 : Finally, turn off the heat and serve.

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