Black Bean Chili (Prodigy)
2 c Black turtle beans 1 Bay leaf 4 ts Cumin seeds 4 ts Dried oregano leaves 4 ts Paprika 1/2 ts Cayenne pepper 1 Chile negro or ancho chile, -(for chili powder), -=OR=- 2 tb -Chil...
Ingredients
- 2c black turtle beans
- 1bay leaf
- 4ts cumin seeds
- 4ts dried oregano leaves
- 4ts paprika
- 1/2ts cayenne pepper
- 1chile negro or ancho chile,
- 3tb corn or peanut oil
Directions
- 1
2 c Black turtle beans 1 Bay leaf 4 ts Cumin seeds 4 ts Dried oregano leaves 4 ts Paprika 1/2 ts Cayenne pepper 1 Chile negro or ancho chile
- 2
juice reserved 1 tb Rice wine vinegar (or more) 4 tb Cilantro, chopped ---------------------------------GARNISHES
- 3
Rinse them well, cover them generously with water, and let them soak overnight
- 4
Next day, drain the beans, cover them with fresh water by a couple of inches and bring them to a boil with the bay leaf
- 5
Lower the heat and let the beans simmer while you prepare the rest of the ingredients
- 6
Heat a small heavy skillet over medium heat
- 7
Add the cumin seeds, and when they begin to color, add the oregano leaves, shaking the pan frequently so the herbs don't scorch
- 8
As soon as the fragrance is strong and robust, remove the pan from the heat and add the paprika and the cayenne