Ingredients
- 1/2 pound dry red kidney beans
- 1 Italian frying pepper, cut in half
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 ounces bacon, diced
- 1/4 pound ham, small dice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 white onion, small dice
- 1 green pepper, small dice
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 cups long grain rice
- Salt
Directions
In a large stockpot, combine the beans with the Italian pepper and a bay leaf. Cover with water, passing the beans by 2 inches. Boil covered until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Drain, reserving 3 cups of the cooking liquid.
In a large casserole, render the fat from the bacon and ham. Add olive oil and saute the onions, pepper, and garlic until translucent. Add tomato paste and caramelize. Add the beans, the cooking liquid, oregano, cumin, and rice. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook at very low heat for about 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
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By stacylf21_6259404
East Elmhurst, NY
on April 16, 2007
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The beans were kind of bland. I found myself adding Goya seasoning and Garlic and Onion Powder. I know what good Latino Rice and Beans ares supposed to taste like..They are very flavorful. I live in a Latino community in NYC and frequent their restaurants alot. Also, the recipe should of had more pork fat.
By nathanclaudia_3...
Kaysville, UT
on August 17, 2005
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I am from the Dominican Republic, and MORO can be made with red or black beans, even with "guandules verdes", a kind of peas not very popular here in the States. In my country everybody calls it "moro de habichuelas rojas" or Moro de habichuelas negras..depending on what beans they use..It's just a cultural thing..I guess in Puerto rico or cuba or somewhere else may be otha rname..but as as long as it is delicious the name does not matter!!!!
By enaile0670
Miami, FL
on May 02, 2005
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It's great, but I have to say that a moro is made with black beans not red. When you use red beans it is called congri. The moors were dark skinned and christians were white skinned, hence the name and the use of the black bean.
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