Caraotas Negras
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5
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Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Resting Time
1 d
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Total Time
3 hrs
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
309 kcal
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Cuisine
Venezuelan, Vegan
Caraotas Negras
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Caraotas negras is a typical Venezuelan dish of stewed black beans that may be served on its own, or as part of the famous Pabellón criollo.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb black beans
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 onion chopped, small
- 1 onion halved, small
- 6 green pepper de-seeded and halved lengthwise
- 2 green chili de-seeded and halved lengthwise
- 8 cloves garlic , chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cilantro sprigs
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Place the black beans into a very large amount of lukewarm water and add the baking soda. Mix well, then cover the container, and soak for 24 hours at room temperature.
- Make sure the water covers the beans at least 4 inches (10cm) above as they will increase in volume during soaking.
- After 24 hours of soaking, drain the beans, and rinse thoroughly with water.
- Place the beans into a large pot, and cover generously with water.
- Cover with a lid, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 1½ hours, or until completely softened. Skim off any scum that forms during cooking.
- Halfway through cooking, add the green peppers, chillies, halved onion, and the whole cilantro sprigs. Increase the heat to medium-high.
- 5 minutes before the beans are finished cooking, when they are very tender, remove the green peppers, cilantro and onion and chop very finely, or blend them.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat, brown the raw chopped onion, then add the garlic and the cooked peppers, onion, chillies, and cilantro.
- Add the sugar and stir constantly for 10 minutes.
- When the sauce is cooked through, pour it into the pot with the beans and stir well to incorporate the flavors.
- Add the bay leaf, season with salt, toss, cover, and cook again for 15 minutes over medium / low heat.
- If desired, increase the temperature to reduce the liquid.
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