Recipe: Red Beans and Rice with a Taste of Rum

RED BEANS AND RICE WITH A TASTE OF RUM
(Arroz Y Frijoles Negros Con Sabor A Ron)
Source: A Taste of Cuba by Linnette Creen

1 pound black beans, soaked
2 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
8 cups water, divided use
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup dark rum
2 cups white rice, cooked

Soak beans.

In large saucepan saute onions, celery, carrots, and garlic in oil for 6 minutes.

Add 4 cups water, bring to boil.

Drain soaked beans and add to water with the parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover, reduce heat, simmer 1 1/2 hours. Add more water if necessary.

Add rum to beans, stir.

Layer beans over hot cooked rice and serve.

Servings: 10