Arroz Negro / Black Rice

[chilerelleno]

Okay, my whole family says it's more purple than Black... Whatever

Arroz Negro / Black Rice
Take the liquid from a pot freshly cooked pot of Frijoles Negro and use it to cook your rice.
That's really all there is to it, easy peasy.
The thicker and more flavorful the liquid the better.

1lb=2c rice
1c chopped onion
1c chopped bell pepper
1 heaping tablespoon garlic, minced
4c Black Bean liquid
1/2c oil, bacon grease is my favorite for added flavor
1t Salt, 1/2t Cayenne and 1/2t Cumin

I soak my black beans overnight, then drain and save the liquid.
Then I cover them again and boil them for 5 minutes and again save the liquid.


In a large stock pot add oil, bring to high heat
Add rice and saute till opaque and golden
Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and continue to saute till the onion softens a little


Add Black Bean liquid and spices, stir well


Bring to boil, then lower heat to simmer, simmer covered for 25-30 minutes

 

[kruizer]

Awesome sauce!!!

 

[chilerelleno]

Awesome sauce!!!

Thanks.

 

[TomKnollRFV]

I've legitimately never seen or heard of this before. Damn I wish I knew this when I did my beans because I pour off almost all that liquid..!

 

[chilerelleno]

If you don't soak your beans but choose to quick-cook them, boil them in 4C chicken stock (standard box size of broth) for 2-5 minutes and then let soak for 2-3 hours in the fridge.
Use this liquid for even more flavorful rice.

 

[TomKnollRFV]

If you don't soak your beans but choose to quick-cook them, boil them in 4C chicken stock (standard box size of broth) for 2-5 minutes and then let soak for 2-3 hours.
Use this liquid for even more flavorful rice.

I always soak, drain, boil, and drain. Never occured to me to use all the liquid I pour off after boiling though. Gonna have to remember this... black rice and beans with home cured ham is on my mind now. Thanks Chile!

 

[chilerelleno]

I always soak, drain, boil, and drain. Never occured to me to use all the liquid I pour off after boiling though. Gonna have to remember this... black rice and beans with home cured ham is on my mind now. Thanks Chile!

My pleasure.

 

[gmc2003]

I agree with your family - It's more purple, but looks great.

Point for sure.
Chris

 

[SmokinAl]

Looks fantastic!
We actually buy black rice, it's expensive but has tons of flavor!
Al

 

[chilerelleno]

Looks fantastic!
We actually buy black rice, it's expensive but has tons of flavor!
Al

Heck yeah Al, the real Black rice is expensive but flavorful.

One of these days I'm gonna make the other Arros Negre.
The Spanish version using squid/cuttlefish ink.
I just gotta get down to the pier when the squid are around in numbers.

 

[js0813]

I have got to make this tonight!

 

[chilerelleno]

I agree with your family - It's more purple, but looks great.

Point for sure.
Chris

Thanks Chris.
It tastes pretty good too, the subtle black bean flavor and whichever seasonings you add.

 

[chilerelleno]

I have got to make this tonight!

Oh yeah, do it to it.