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Diri Kole ak Pwa

Haitian rice and kidney beans cooked with epis, thyme, onion, and chile.

Yield: 8 servings
Style: plant-based rice dish
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Ingredients

Epis + Beans
  • 1/2 small green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 small white onion, chopped
  • 1/2 large shallot, chopped
  • 1/2 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 scallion, chopped
  • 1/2 Scotch bonnet or habanero
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 whole clove
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves/stems
  • 1/2 cup parsley leaves/stems
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp thyme leaves
  • 2 1/4 tsp white vinegar
  • 2 1/4 tsp lime juice
  • 3 scallions, halved
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3/4 cup dried kidney beans, soaked
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Rice + Assembly
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero
  • Reserved beans
  • 3 cups reserved bean broth
  • 2 tbsp reserved epis

Method

  1. Pulse bell pepper, onion, shallot, celery, scallion, chile, garlic, clove, cilantro, parsley, oil, thyme, vinegar, and lime juice into a chunky epis. Set aside.
  2. Boil scallions, garlic, soaked kidney beans, salt, and 6 cups water. Simmer 55 to 65 minutes until beans are tender. Discard scallions and garlic, then drain beans over a bowl and reserve 3 cups bean broth.
  3. Rinse rice under cold water until clear and drain well.
  4. Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high. Cook onion and salt 5 to 7 minutes until lightly golden. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  5. Stir in thyme, black pepper, and 2 tablespoons reserved epis; cook about 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Gently stir in reserved beans, then add reserved bean broth and bring to a boil. Stir in chile and rice.
  7. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 15 to 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Rest covered 10 minutes, discard thyme, and fluff.

Finish + Service

  • Remove thyme sprigs before serving.
  • Fluff gently with a fork.
  • Serve hot as a side or plant-based main.
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