La bandera dominicana recipe

A vibrant and hearty Dominican rice and beans dish!

45 minmedium11 ingredients

Ingredients

• 400 g long-grain rice
• 400 g red beans
• 600 g chicken thighs
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 onion
• 4 cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ½ teaspoon black pepper

How to make La bandera dominicana

1. Rinse 400 g of long-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear, about 1 minute.
2. Chop 1 onion, 1 red bell pepper, and mince 3 garlic cloves before cooking.
3. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
4. Sauté the chopped onion until fragrant and translucent, for about 5 minutes.
5. Add the minced garlic and chopped red bell pepper; cook until softened, for about 5 minutes more.
6. Introduce 600 g of chicken thighs, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper; cook until the chicken is browned, around 8 minutes.
7. Stir in the rinsed rice and 400 g of red beans, then add 2 bay leaves and 1 liter of water.
8. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot; simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
9. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
10. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving and discard the bay leaves.

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