by Donald H.
Member since:
April 5, 2006

Arroz de Coco Cubano & Frijoles Negros - Cuban Coconut Rice & Black Beans

March 01, 2012 03:10 PM UTC
views: 0 | 3 people recommend this | comments: 11

Arroz de Coco Cubano & Frijoles Negros - Cuban Coconut Rice & Black Beans
Categories: Cuban, Hidpanic, Ethnic, Caribbean, Grain, Vegetable, Side dish
Yield: 6 servings

1 tb Butter
1/2 ea Shallot minced
1 c  Uncooked white rice
3/4 c  Coconut milk
1 c  Water
1/3 ts Nutmeg ground
1 ea 15 oz can black beans rinsed & drained

Melt butter in a small saucepan over med-heat.
Stir in shallot then cook until shallot is soft & translucent.
Add rice then stir until coated with butter.
Pour in coconut milk then water.
Season with nutmeg.
Bring to a boil over high-heat.
Reduce heat to med-low, cover then simmer until all liquid has been absorbed & rice is tender.
Stir in black beans then cook for 2-3 mins. hot.

ORIGIN: Edie Montero, Tampa-FL, circa 1991

Comments: 11

Sonia M. Mar 1, 2012, 4:08pm UTC
I might have to try this, but I have never heard of Cuban rice cooked in coconut milk except when making Coconut Rice Pudding...
Donald H. Mar 2, 2012, 9:37am UTC
Sonia...when I was asmall boy my mom used to take me to aplace in Tampa called Diaz Luncheria. They served this as a delicious side dish. I have seen it in the homes of a few friends. It apparently comes from eastern Cuba and is also popular in Santo Domingo under the same name.
Sonia M. Mar 2, 2012, 11:53am UTC
That explains it then...since the eastern part is closer to Santo Domingo...
I've never heard of it, except for the desserts as I mentioned above...
Used to get this at that little place down in the warehouse distric that used to be a speakeasy?? Can never remember the name.
Was still kinda spicy there though and came with coconut milk shrimp!
Sonia M. Mar 2, 2012, 11:54am UTC
That would probably be a Thai dish, not Cuban
Sonia creative these Cubano's.. it was a Cuban restaurant.
Rachel D. Mar 1, 2012, 6:29pm UTC
Sounds delicious!
LOL! I just gave a friend of ours this recipe last night, Doc! It's one of our FAVORITE! You are correct, though, that it's usually spicy. We have Cuban friends who shared this recipe with us, and it does have spice in it. Some even make it with fresh, shredded coconut. Another version I make is with green pepper, onion and garlic mixed in. Being a mild diabetic, I use brown rice rather than white for everything. Thanks so much for this recipe....it's a must have for everyone............soooo good!!!
oh I feel so much betterer now!

:)
Jan S. Mar 3, 2012, 2:30am UTC
Sounds yummy! Thanks for posting to Cook it up Big!

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