Nigerian Rice & Beans
Rice and beans is made differently across various cultures. This recipe is not only a simple way to give your rice dish a bit of character, it is a nutritious one too! With just a few ingredients, you can have this ready in no time. Pair with your favourite stew.
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain parboiled rice
- 1 cup honey beans
- 6 cups water
- salt to taste
- 1 white onion chopped
Instructions
- Clean your beans by laying them out on a sheet and picking out any bean shell fragments or stones. Rinse twice with cool water, drain and transfer to a large pot.
- Add in the water, chopped onions, sprinkle in some salt and transfer to your stove.
- Let it come to a boil and cook for 45 minutes or until the beans are easily crushable with your fingers.
- Rinse the rice at least 3-4 times to get rid of most of the starchy content of the rice. Add into the pot of beans and let it continue to cook on medium to low heat for at least 25 minutes or till the water begins to dry up.
- Check to be sure the rice and beans have softened to your liking, if not, cover and let it continue to steam.
- Use a fork to fluff the rice, serve with your favourite stew or soup.
Notes
Tips
- Studies have shown that soaking the beans prior, overnight or hours to cooking reduces the gas effect that beans is prone to causing.
- Don't skip the step of cleaning the beans as a lot of beans products don't come clean.