Balck Beans Dominican Style Recipes

DOMINICAN BEANS

Steps:

• Put beans in the pressure cooker or Instant Pot and cover them with water so there's 2 inches over them (10 cups).
• Soak overnight, but don't drain.
• Next day, cover and seal the pressure cooker (or Instant Pot) over medium heat, when the pot comes to pressure cook high pressure 20 minutes. Natural release.
• While the pressure releases, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat and add garlic, tomato paste, cilantro, red onion, pepper, bouillon cube and saute about 10 minutes, stirring.
• Open the pressure cooker when the steam releases, take 25% of the beans and liquid and transfer to the blender. Puree well then return to the pot.
• Add adobo seasoning and salt (about 1 teaspoon), or to taste.
• Add the sauteed vegetables to the beans and bring to a boil over medium heat. (In the Instant Pot use the saute button.)
• Boil uncovered over medium-low heat until the texture becomes creamy and the liquid reduces, about 30 minutes stirring often.
• Remove cilantro, pepper and onion and serve over rice. Makes 9 cups.

BLACK BEANS STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Sautee the sofrito, tomato sauce, olives, adobo, bouillon, oregano and ground pepper for about 2 minutes.
• Stir in black beans and water. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until beans are tender and liquid has reduced by half. Squeeze in lemon juice, add cilantro, and stir.
• Serve warm over rice.

DOMINICAN BEANS

Steps:

• Purée half of beans in food processor with 1 cup water until smooth.
• Tie cilantro into a tight bundle with string.
• Cook onion and garlic in olive oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softeneed but not brown, about 8 minutes. Add tomato paste, vinegar, and 1 cup water, then bring to a boil and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
• Add puréed and whole beans, Cubanelle pepper halves, cilantro, bay leaves, salt, oregano, pepper, and remaining 2 cups water, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours (mixture will reduce and thicken). Remove and discard Cubanelle pepper halves, cilantro, and bay leaves, then serve.

DOMINICAN BEANS

Steps:

• Puree half of beans in a food processor or blender with 1 cup water until smooth.
• Tie cilantro into a tight bundle with string.
• Cook onion and garlic in olive oil in a 5-6 quart pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened but not browned, about 8 minutes.
• Add tomato paste, vinegar, and 1 cup water, then bring to a boil and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
• Add pureed and whole beans, Italian frying pepper halves, cilantro, bay leaves, salt, oregano, pepper and remaining 2 cups water, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours (mixture will reduce and thicken).
• Remove and discard Italian pepper halves, cilantro, and bay leaves, then serve.