Diri Kole Ak Pwa Chouse (Lima Beans and Rice)
Haitian cuisine is all about enjoying the diversity of flavors, and this Haitian rice with lima beans is no different. Learn how to make this delicious rice dish in time.
Ingredients
- 6 clovesgarlic; (smashed or minced)
- ⅓ cupchopped onions; (optional)
- ½bell pepper; (chop)
- ¼ cupolive oil
- 2 cupslima beans; (frozen ones are fine to use)
- 2 tsp.kosher salt; (or to taste)
- 1 tsp.ground black pepper; (or to taste)
- 1 tsp.paprika
- 1 tsp.ground cumin
- 2 ½ cupsjasmine rice; (washed until the water runs clear)
- 1habanero pepper; (left whole)
- 3 cupswater
- herbs: about 6 thyme sprigs and rosemary sprigs
- 2 tbsp.worcestershire sauce
Directions
- 1
Prepare the ingredients: Mince or smash the garlic using a mortar and pestle. Then set aside. Next, chop the onions and bell peppers. Set aside.Over medium heat temperature, heat the oil then add the garlic and saute for about 45 seconds, then add the onions and bell peppers. Mix well and saute for about 1 minute.
- 2
Next, add the lima beans. Add the rice and the seasoning (salt, ground black pepper, paprika, and cumin). Mix well to combine. Then add the water. Add the Worcestershire sauce, herbs, and habanero or scotch bonnet pepper (leave whole). Stir a couple of times from the bottom of the pan up. Cover halfway and reduce the heat to medium. When the liquid has evaporated, stir once and reduce the heat to low. Cover entirely and allow the rice to cook. When ready to serve, fluff with a fork and serve as a side.