Antiguan Black Bean Cakes Recipes

BLACK BEAN CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the sour cream: Mix all the ingredients together and set aside.
• For the black beans: Combine the black beans with the onion and garlic cloves. Cover with water and bring to a boil, and then simmer, covered. The beans are ready when they are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Drain and set aside to cool down. Drain.
• For the vegetables: Saute all ingredients in a medium saute pan in the oil over medium-high and set aside to cool down.
• For the patties: Take about 3/4 cup black beans after they have cooled and put into food processor and pulse until the beans break apart but don't form a big ball of mush.
• Add the beans to the sauteed vegetables and mix in the flour, cumin, salt and pepper, and adobo and form into 6 to 8 patties.
• Add enough oil to coat a medium saute pan and place over medium-high heat. Add 2 to 3 patties and cook for about 1 minute, and then turn and sear the other sides for 1 more minute. The patties should have a golden brown crust. Place into the oven for about 4 minutes.
• While the patties are in the oven, add enough oil to coat a medium saute pan and place over medium-high heat. Add the red onion and cook for 1 minute. Add the spinach, season with salt and pepper, and wilt. Add the diced tomatoes and toss to warm through.
• Set the spinach in the center of a plate and place 2 to 3 bean cakes on top. Squeeze a little lime juice on top and top off with chipotle sour cream.

BLACK BEAN CAKES (ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA)

Steps:

• Prepare the salsa:
• Halve the tomatoes and the chile pepper, and roughly chop the onions. Place them on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
• Place in a hot oven (mine was set to 500 degrees).
• Roast until the vegetables are a nice brown color. Don't overcook (keep checking until they are done).
• Now put the vegetables in a pot with just enough water to cover. Boil for 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth, then return to the pot and cook over medium high heat until salsa has reduced to a thick sauce-like consistency.
• Prepare the cilantro yogurt:.
• Mix the yogurt with the cilantro and lemon juice and set aside.
• Prepare the bean cakes:.
• Rinse the beans and then put them in a food processor with the onion, cumin, jalapeno and about a tablespoon of water. Process until you have a nice paste.
• Make small cakes using 2 tbsp of bean mixture each. Fry each cake in olive oil for about three minutes on each side, or until crispy brown.
• Remove from heat and keep warm.
• To serve, top with salsa and cilantro yogurt.

ANTIGUAN BLACK BEAN CAKES

Steps:

• Grind beans in a blender to a smooth paste.
• Stir in onions, garlic, chile, spices, and egg, mixing until fully combined.
• Heat oil in a shallow frying pan over medium heat.
• Place cornmeal in a bowl. Drop a tablespoon of bean mixture in the bowl, turning carefully to coat in cornmeal. Transfer the bean mixture to the pan and fry in the hot oil.
• Repeat as necessary and enjoy.

BLACK BEAN CAKES

Steps:

• 1. Place the beans in a medium pot. Cover with 1/2-inch cold water. Bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender, about 30 minutes. Add water if necessary while cooking to keep the beans submerged.
• 2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, peppers, and garlic. Cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add to beans. Add honey, cider vinegar, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until beans have absorbed water and broken down, 10 to 15 minutes more.
• 3. Remove beans from the heat. In a food processor fitted with the blade attachment puree until smooth. Return mixture to the cooking pot. Over medium heat, cook the beans, stirring often, until dry. Transfer to a bowl, and set aside until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
• 4. Using lightly floured hands, shape about 1/3-cup of bean mixture into a cake about 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Repeat with remaining mixture. Lightly dust cakes with flour. Set aside.
• 5. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Without crowding, place bean cakes in pan and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining mixture, wiping out skillet between batches and adding oil as needed. Serve 2 cakes per person. Garnish each plate with a dollop of sour cream and a sprig of cilantro.

SPICY BLACK BEAN CAKES

Steps:

• To prepare lime sour cream, mix the sour cream, lime juice, 1 small minced jalapeno, and salt together in a small bowl. Cover, and refrigerate.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook green onions until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic, 2 diced jalapenos, and cumin; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Transfer contents of skillet to a large bowl. Stir in black beans, and mash with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix in sweet potatoes, egg, and bread crumbs. Divide into 8 balls, and flatten into patties.
• In the oven, set cooking rack about 4 inches from heat source. Set oven to broil. Lightly grease baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil.
• Place bean patties on baking sheet, and broil 8 to 10 minutes. Turn cakes over, and broil until crispy, about 3 minutes more. Serve with lime sour cream.