Congri Recipe
black beans, white rice, and bacon cooked together
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Bacon and Aromatics
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
- 2
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the black beans, white rice, chicken broth, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, and cumin to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Cook the Congri
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- 5
Finish and Serve
Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and crumble the reserved bacon on top. Fluff the rice and beans with a fork and serve hot.
