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Costa Rica - Gallo Pinto Recipe
Author
Cerys Parker
Ingredients
1
lb
of small dried red kidney beans
leaves
A handful of coriander
Cilantro for the US readers
1
Onion
Small red pepper
3
cups
of chicken stock from a cube
2
cups
of white rice
Good pinch of salt
Vegetable Oil
Instructions
Soak the beans according to the instructions
Drain
Add to a pan and cover with water so that there is over an inch above the beans add your salt
Simmer for around 3 hours until the beans are soft
Chop the coriander, onion and red pepper very small
Heat up some vegetable oil in pan
Saute the rice with half of the chopped onion, pepper and coriander
Cover with the chicken stock and boil until the rice is cooked
Drain the rice and partially drain the black beans
Mix together and place in the fridge overnight
When it's time to serve, heat some more oil in a pan
Add the mix and saute to heat up and serve for breakfast