Republica Dominicana Red Beans & Rice (Arroz Con Habijualas)

Directions

1. 1

   BEANS----------------------------------- 1 c Dry red beans * 3 c -Water (approx.) 3 c -Fresh water 1 tb Cumin 1 tb Raw sugar 1 tb White vine

2. 2

   peeled and chopped 1/2 ts Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 ds Tabasco ----------------------------------FOR RICE

3. 3

   Drain the soaking water

4. 4

   Put the beans and all the rest of the ingredients into a large cooking pot

5. 5

   Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to moderate-low heat and cook for about 1 hour, until most of the water is absorbed

6. 6

   Add more water if you need to, and stir the beans every 10 minutes or so

7. 7

   When the beans have 1/2 hour to go, make the rice

8. 8

   Put the rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover