Pois Et Riz Collees (Beans And Rice, Haitian National Dish)

1. 1

   Boil the beans in 10 cups water, until tender, but still firm, not mushy.

2. 2

   Remove the beans, saving the water.

3. 3

   Fry the beans in the oil; season liberally, to taste, with Lawry's salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.

4. 4

   Add 2 cups raw Uncle Ben's long grain rice to the reserved cooking water, adding additional water to total 4 1/4 cups;

5. 5

   Add the beans, and bring to boiling.

6. 6

   Cover tightly and cook over low heat until all the water is absorbed, about 1 hour.

7. 7

   For gratin (crusty rice on the bottom of the pot), lower heat and cook ten minutes longer.

8. 8

   Dish out the cooked rice and beans into a serving bowl.

9. 9

   Scrape the crisped gratin from the bottom of the pot and serve over the rice and beans.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.