Cuban Congris (Black Beans and Rice)

Cuban Congris or Arroz Moro (This recipe makes a lot! At least 8 servings! Recipe can be halved.)
Ingredients: (Please note some corrections to the amounts I mentioned in the video)
4 strips of bacon cooked til crisp - this can be left out for a vegetarian version)
½ cup light olive oil (Adjusted from 3/4 cup in the video)
2 medium onions (or 1 x-lg)
¾ green bell pepper chopped
1/4 cup Granulated Garlic Powder (adjusted from amount mentioned in the video)
OR 5-6 fresh cloves minced
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 ½ inch piece of dried bay leaf
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cumin
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon of salt
2 cups dried black beans
4 cups extra long grain white rice (not pre-cooked) washed and drained

[@javiermontoya3179]

I use to let my black beans soak in the water, olive oil and green peeper for a few hours then boil. I am gonna try my insta pot to do the 3 minutes on beans, wow this just saved me time. Thank you for the video cant wait to look for more on your channel!

[@ultimateshowdown2]

It's great to have this channel since I don't have my tía's around this year and I have to make Christmas dinner myself. Now I just have to figure out how to make yucca without the frozen stuff.

[@abaskitchen2044]

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas dinner! ❤️ Merry Christmas and hope you have a healthy, peaceful and blessed New Year!

[@adamilviamcisneros4562]

I am Cuban and I love this meal. Thank you for sharing!

[@abaskitchen2044]

Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy the recipes! Blessings!

[@preacherforjesuschrist.3806]

Thanks for being detailed.

[@Marquezcrew2010]

Can’t wait to try!!! Thank you for a new post!

[@abaskitchen2044]

You are so welcome! Come back soon! I’ll be posting a video on how to make a traditional Cuban dessert... Flan!

[@auroratapia2398]

I just love it !!! I am definitely going to try it .

[@abaskitchen2044]

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy it! Check back again soon for more recipes!

[@yamaiyi435]

Thank you for sharing!

[@abaskitchen2044]

You’re very welcome! 😊

[@GesuaAMoreira]

I love this I was dying to learn how to make this dish I love Cuban Food Please keep making more recipes for me

[@abaskitchen2044]

I’m so glad I could help! Hope you try it and enjoy it as much as my own family! ☺️

[@kathrynel6003]

just did it. Delicious recipe Aba!

[@abaskitchen2044]

Thank you so much for your feedback! Glad you enjoyed it Kathryn! ❤️

[@ryulee458]

Now that is delicious

[@abaskitchen2044]

Thank you so much!!

[@joegarcia54]

Tiene buena pinta ❤

[@abaskitchen2044]

Gracias! Espero que le guste! ❤️

[@MrTarzan305]

Thank you for sharing. This recipe is the bomb! I've tried many different ones, but taste isn't there❤❤❤. Thank you again for sharing 🎉

[@abaskitchen2044]

What a great compliment! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@peacelove983]

Well done my dear 🙏

[@abaskitchen2044]

Thank you. So kind. ❤️

[@dcmuler]

Looks delicious. Add coconut milk and you have the Caribbean version.

[@abaskitchen2044]

Sounds delicious! ☺️

[@anthonypolo4788]

Everything looks good but I would have not used faucet water.

[@barbaracluse5874]

I know what long grain rice is. I have a bunch of that. What is extra long grain rice? And what kind did you use?

[@abaskitchen2044]

Good question! You can actually use long grain or extra long grain interchangeably in this case. The brand I usually use (Carolina) happens to be available as an extra long grain but I really think it’s just branding. The supermarket brand says long grain. I buy whichever one is on sale! The long grain rices are what you want for fluffy grains that don’t stick together as they would with a medium or short grain rice. Just be sure to not use par-boiled (precooked) rice which might also be available as a long grain rice. Hope you enjoy the recipe!

[@caroljeanscholl7370]

Hi, Your video is from May of 2020 so hopefully you'll still remember Your Cuban black rice and beans, I noticed that you did not pre-wash starch from your rice. Is your rice par cooked Or is that a success type rice where it just has no excess starch? I like to thank you in advance.

[@abaskitchen2044]

HI Carol! Thanks for asking as I realize I see that I did not mention that in the video! I do rinse my rice a couple times actually, precisely for that reason (to get rid of the excess starch) and I like to use extra long grain white rice (not parboiled). I know some folks do not rinse, but that is my preference. Appreciate your comment. Thank you.

[@caroljeanscholl7370]

@@abaskitchen2044 Thank you so much.. I also always rinse.. But ya never know... I've never cooked this before.. And I didn't want to assume.. 👍🏻

[@michelle28779]

Do I need to soak the black beans over night in water ? I have never made the beans dry ?

[@abaskitchen2044]

No, not at all. Using a pressure cooker/InstsntPot, cook for 3 mins, on pressure, only (start timer AFTER the pot has come to pressure, and then remove from heat and let the pressure escape on it’s own, don’t vent. Using this method, the beans continue to cook while the pot is still sealed. Continue the recipe as explained. Keep in mind that the beans in this recipe are cooked differently than if you were making black bean soup which require 30-40 mins cooking time under pressure. The only time you need to soak beans is if you are not using a pressure cooker/InstantPot. Hope this helps! Thanks for your question!

[@michelle28779]

@@abaskitchen2044 thank you so much can’t wait to try to tomorrow for New Year’s Eve also doing pernil so excited

[@abaskitchen2044]

@@michelle28779 awww Im honored to join you in your kitchen! Happy New Year! Blessings!

[@gnova6391]

Authentic congri ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@abaskitchen2044]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy it!

[@ramonadiaz7755]

No it’s not

[@robynweeks6004]

I can not hear her.. way to low..

[@abaskitchen2044]

Oh no! I’m so sorry! I appreciate the feedback and will be sure to fix that next time. Thank you!

[@ramonadiaz7755]

This is Not authentic Cuban recipe- Cuban dint use powered garlic - needs more cumin- more bay leaf .. arepentida!!!

[@craftykids5400]

Cubans don't use powdered garlic? Since when? Cumin is also powdered, do you use cumin seeds when you cook too? Arrepentida has two r's by the way. I wouldn't take advice on authentic Cuban cooking from someone who can't even speak proper Spanish. Hater.