Colombian Frijoles Or Red Beans Recipes

COLOMBIAN FRIJOLES

Steps:

• Cut the pork knuckle into little pieces, the size of your thumbnail.
• In a non stick pan, fry the pork until the pieces are crisp, and golden brown in colour.
• Remove from pan, and drain.
• Rinse the beans and run them through your hands to make sure that there are no small stones or bits of earth among them.
• Put the beans, pork fritters and lard into the pot and add enough water to cover the beans.
• Boil for about 2 hours stirring occasionally every 20 minutes, covered until they are tender, but not soft.
• In a separate pan, sauté the green onions and tomatoes for about 8- 10 minutes, until you get a nice thick sauce and all the tomatoes are dissolved.
• Remove from fire and add the tomato sauce to the bean stew.
• Add the salt, cumin and cilantro, and simmer for another 30 minutes, adding water if necessary.
• Serve with rice.

SIMPLE COLOMBIAN BEANS

Steps:

• Wash beans well with water and take out any debris.
• Place in pressure cooker and cover with water up to the max line (approx 12 cups for a 5 quart pressure cooker).
• Place lid on cooker creating a tight seal cook on high for 35 minutes (this will soften the beans).
• Take pressure cooker of the stove and allow steam to escape completely before opening.
• Add carrots, plantain, sazon, and salt.
• If you like your beans more soupy (which I do) add more water to replace what has been lost, if you do not they will be rather on the dry side and you will have to watch more carefully on the next step because they have a higher risk of burning.
• Cover again and cook on med-high for 20-30 minutes.
• While beans are cooking sauté the tomato, onions, and cilantro in the oil add a pinch of salt.
• Once the beans are done add the hogado and test the beans for softness, if necessary cover and cook an additional 5-10 minutes.
• Serve with white rice and the meat of your choice, enjoy!

COLOMBIAN RED BEANS - FRIJOLES COLOMBIANOS

Steps:

• Sauté the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and reserve for another use, but leave the bacon drippings in the pan.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, chopped scallions, and cumin to the pan. Sauté them in the bacon fat until they are soft, about 5 to 8 minutes.
• Add the beans (including liquid) to the pan. Add sugar, water, and the chicken bouillon. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes more, until most of the water has evaporated and the beans have thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
• Serve with rice.