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Recipe created by: SOFTWAREJAG.COM
Recipe created: 04/14/2013
Origin country:
ECUADOR

Category:
RICES

Recipe name:0000000032
MENESTRA DE POROTOS OR BEAN STEW

Picture:
menestradeporotosorbeanstew.jpg



Ingredients:
- 1 lb dry beans, soaked overnight
- 2-3 tbs canola oil
- 1 red onion, diced
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 cup of diced and peeled tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- ½ tsp achiote powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds – whole
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbs chili powder
- 8 or more cups water
- 2-3 tbs finely chopped cilantro or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste


Yields / Serves:
10

Preparation time (min):


Approximate cost:
0.00

Recommended drink:


Rating:
3

Difficulty:
3

Preparation:
Heat the oil over medium heat in a saucepan or pot, add the diced onions and crushed garlic, let cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, achiote powder, cumin seeds and ground cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add 8 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Add the soaked beans and simmer for about 2 hours.

Mix in the chopped cilantro or parsley.

Serve with Ecuadorian style cooked rice, fried plantains, salad with tomato and onion curtido, fried or grilled meat (or fish /poultry/egg), avocado slices and some good aji or hot sauce on the side.