Big Easy Spiced Red Beans
Source of Recipe
fooddownunder.com
List of Ingredients
1 cup red beans soaked as directed
16 cilantro stems
2 1 inch cinnamon sticks
2 sm cloves garlic finely chopped
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp saltRecipe
* Soak the beans in water for 1 hour then drain. In a small pan, cover the beans with 2 inches of water.
* Tie the cilantro stems and cinnamon sticks together with kitchen string. Add the bouquet to the beans.
* Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 2 hours, adding more water as necessary.
* The beans should be covered with at least a half-inch of water at all times while cooking.
* When the beans are tender, remove about half of the beans and, using a fork, mash them with some of the water, enough to make a smooth paste.
* Add the mashed beans , garlic, chili powder, and salt to the whole beans.
* Continue to cook until the mixture is thick and creamy, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Pour onto a large plate to cool.
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