Black Bean Cakes Antigua And Barbuda Recipes

BLACK BEAN CAKES

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. When it is hot, add the onion and cook until soft and lightly caramelized, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• Place the flour in a shallow bowl or plate, and stir in the Essence. Set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl, mash the black beans well with the back of a fork -- the mixture should be relatively smooth, with no whole beans remaining. Stir in the cooled onion mixture, cilantro, egg, salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, and hot sauce and mix well. Divide the mixture into 8 evenly sized patties (about 1/3 cup each).
• Heat the remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, dust the patties in the seasoned flour mixture and carefully transfer them to the hot skillet (the cakes will be delicate). Cook the cakes until golden brown on both sides and heated through, about 2 minutes per side.
• If necessary, season with more salt. Garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve immediately.

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 (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.

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

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mash beans with a fork. Stir in the egg white, onions, 1/4 cup cilantro, chili powder, oregano and cumin. Shape into eight 2-1/2-in. patties. , In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook patties in batches in oil for 2-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown., In a small bowl, combine the corn, salsa and remaining cilantro; spoon over cakes. Garnish with sour cream.

BLACK BEAN CAKES WITH FRIED EGGS AND AVOCADO CREMA

Steps:

• Mash avocado with lime juice. Add sour cream and cilantro. Chill.
• Heat the oven to 300°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Place cornmeal in a shallow dish and set aside.
• Place beans, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, cilantro, onion, hot sauce, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Pulse until incorporated and beans are broken down but some whole beans remain, about 15 pulses. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula during processing.
• Form 6 (3-inch) patties and dust each patty on both sides with cornmeal.
• Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Place patties in the pan and fry until golden, about 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and repeat on the second side.
• Transfer to a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm.
• NOTE: The black bean cakes can be made up to 1 day in advance, cooled, covered, and refrigerated. To reheat, place on a baking sheet and warm in a 375°F oven for 15 minutes.
• Fry or poach eggs.
• Place bean cakes on serving plate. Top each with a fried or poached egg, 1/4 cup cheese and 2 tablespoons of the crema.