Binsand Root Wal

It is a dish that gains consistency based on beans and rice, which is very popular in the Honduran Mosquitia.

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

Binsand Root Wal

Main Course
1 hour
Boiled
6 Servings

Ingredients

1 kilogram of Beans

1 ½ cup of Rice

½ Onion

1 Chile pepper

1 Bell pepper

3 Garlic cloves

2 tablespoons of Oil

½ liter of Coconut milk

1 teaspoon of Cumin powder

1 teaspoon of Paprika

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Black pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : The beans are rinsed and soaked in a container with water for about 3 hours.

Step 2 : Then they are cooked in a pot with water for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes until tender.

Step 3 : After that, they are removed from the heat to rest.

Step 4 : One and a half cups of beans and 2 cups of bean broth are reserved.

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

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

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

Step 8 : Then add 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 : When 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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