Africa: Cape Verde: Cape Verdean Jagacida (Jag) Beans and Rice
INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion
3 cups rice
6 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 tablespoon smokey paprika
2 bay leaves
salt
pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut up onions in a 2 quart pan and simmer until golden brown in oil.
Add 6 cups of water to onions, paprika, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil and add 3 cups of rice. Lower heat, add beans (), cover pan and simmer for 25 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is cooked.
Turn off stove and let stand.
