Recipe
Black Beans in the Best Cuban Style
Cuban black beans in a pressure cooker, with a sofrito of onion, ají cachucha and garlic, bay leaf, cumin and a touch of vinegar. Thick and flavorful.
- Preparation10 min
- Cooking50 min
- Total time1 h
- Servings4 servings
- DifficultyEasy
Prepare some black beans in the best Cuban style. This stew is one of the most common dishes in Cuban cuisine and has several ways to be prepared on the Island.
Ingredients
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Method
- Soak the beans with at least 5 hours in advance.
- Chop the ají cachucha, some into large pieces and others small. Chop the onion and crush the garlic.
- Drain the beans and put them in the pressure cooker. Add the water, the large pieces of ají and the 2 bay leaves.
- Cook for 30 minutes over medium-high heat.
- Meanwhile, sauté the onion in a little olive oil. Add the small pieces of ají and sauté until golden; add the garlic and sauté for one more minute.
- Pour the sofrito into the pot with the beans and add the salt, pepper, cumin, oregano and sugar. Stir well and add a splash of vinegar.
- Cover and cook for another 30 minutes.
- When the beans are thick, add a tablespoon of olive oil and serve.
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