Diri Kole Ak Pwa Rouj (Haitian Red Beans and Rice)

Diri Ak Pwa Rouj in black bowl and thyme

Diri Kole Ak Pwa Rouj (Haitian Red Beans and Rice)

This easy Diri Kole Ak Pwa Rouj (Haitian Red Beans and Rice) is full of flavor, and pairs well with your favorite protein dish.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Caribbean, Haitian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings Servings

Calories 808kcal

Author Savory Thoughts

Equipment

Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot Optional
Medium Pan

Ingredients

To Cook The Beans

2 Cups Large Red Beans
8 Cups Water; Reserve 3 ½ Cups of the liquid after the beans cooked

To Make The Rice

¼ Cup Chopped Onions
5-7 Fresh Thyme Sprigs
5 Fresh Parsley Sprigs
4 Cloves Garlic; Minced or smashed with mortar and pestle
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Tbsp. Jacmel Seasoning
1 tsp. Kosher Salt; Or to taste
2 ½ Cups Jasmine Rice; Washed
3 ½ Cups Red Beans Liquid

Instructions

Cook The Beans

Wash the beans thoroughly and drain the liquid.
Transfer the beans to the Instant Pot with 8 cups of water (see notes)
Press Beans/Chili and adjust the timer to 25 minutes.
The Instant Pot will come to temperature and cook the beans.
Once done, carefully quick release. Using a large bowl, strain the beans and reserve the liquid. Do not throw the liquid away.

Cook the Haitian Rice and Beans

Over the stove on medium-high heat and using a medium-sized saucepan or pot, add 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil. Then add the onions and garlic. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
Next, add the beans and stir lightly twice. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, then add the washed rice. Add 1 Tbsp. Jacmel seasoning and salt (to taste).
Add the bean liquid, and add the herbs. Stir twice from the bottom up.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Half way cover the pot/pan with a lid and cook the rice until the liquid has evaporated.
Once the liquid is gone, reduce the heat to low and cover completely.
When the rice is cooked, fluff and serve immediately.

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Notes

- The Beans. Although you can use canned beans in this recipe, I highly recommend you use dry large or large kidney red beans. No need to let the beans soak first, as this is not traditionally soaked before cooking. However, soaking the beans reduces the gas that’s produced when the food is being digested.

- Cooking The Beans. The beans are cooked in the Instant Pot to save time. You can cook the beans on the stove. Be sure to check the water constantly to avoid burning the beans. Add more water as needed.

- The Rice. Similar to Jamaican red beans and rice, Haitian red beans and rice are also cooked together, in one pot. I like to use either Jasmine rice or Basmati Rice, which are both long-grain rice. To avoid having super sticky rice, avoid using short-grain rice as it may mush. This type of rice is commonly used for sushi or if you are purposely making sticky rice.

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*** Calories are estimated per serving only.

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