Red beans a la Chef's style

Kitchen, Additional dish

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Note:

Beans are a very popular dish in Cuba. They are cooked about two or three times a week. Every cook has their own little book of recipes, especially for this one featuring red beans. However, in general, everyone agrees on the use of a couple of essential ingredients: malanga and pumpkin. Take a look at our chef's proposal and let us know what you think if you try it.

Ingredients:

1 pound of beans
2 smoked pork knuckles
2 diced onions
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon of cumin
2 sausages
1 piece of bacon
1 bunch of cilantro
1 malanga
1 piece of pumpkin
2 tablespoons of oil

Instructions:

Soak the beans for about 4 hours. Then, soften them with the knuckles in the pressure cooker for 25 minutes or until the beans start to split.

In a pot, heat the oil and fry the bacon cut into cubes. Then add the chorizo, also diced. Once they release their fat, add the onion, and when it becomes translucent, add the bell pepper.

Let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the bay leaves, the tender, previously deboned pork hocks, and the beans.

Depending on the thickness, add more or less bean broth. Cook everything covered for 20 minutes and then add the previously washed and diced vegetables. Finish by adding the cilantro to release its aroma.

Before serving, remove the cilantro and bay leaves. Serve with white rice.

Enjoy your meal!

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