Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Red beans, soaked250 g
- Rice400 g
- Bean cooking liquid800 ml
- Bacon100 g
- Onion1
- Green bell pepper1
- Garlic cloves4
- Cumin1 tsp
- Oregano1 tsp
- Bay leaf1
- Olive oil3 tbsp
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
Method
- BeansCook the beans until just tender, keeping the liquid.
- SofritoFry bacon, then make sofrito: cook onion, pepper and garlic in oil with cumin and oregano until soft.
- RiceAdd rice, beans and bean liquid; cook covered 25 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 540 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 83.6 g |
| Fat | 14.9 g |
| Fibre | 8.0 g |
| Sugar | 3.7 g |
| Sodium | 1181 mg |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g |
| Serving size | about 320 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains none of the common allergens.
Quick answers
How long does Congrí Oriental take to make?
About 9 h 5 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 40 min of cooking, plus 8 h resting.
How many calories are in Congrí Oriental?
About 540 kcal per serving, with 17 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 320 g each.
Which allergens does Congrí Oriental contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Congrí Oriental from?
Congrí Oriental is a main course from Cuba. Eastern Cuba's red beans and rice cooked together.
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