Warm black beans with chiles and cilantro

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 cups Dried black beans, about 12 ounces sorted and soaked overnight
5 cups Cold water
1 Fresh oregano or marjoram sprig
3 Fresh sage leaves
1 Bay leaf
½ medium Yellow onion, diced, about 1 cup
Salt
3 Cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
1½ teaspoon Cumin seed, toasted and ground
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
2 tablespoons Ancho Chile Puree
½ teaspoon Chipotle Puree
¼ cup Fresh orange juice
Rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Coarsely chopped cilantro, (fresh coriander)

Directions



Drain and rinse the soaked beans; place them in a large saucepan with the water, oregano or marjoram sprig, sage, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook, uncovered, at a gentle boil until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. While the beans are cooking, water-saute the onion and ½ teaspoon salt over medium heat until the onion softens, about 5 minutes, then add the garlic, cumin, and dried oregano. Keep the onion on very low heat. Add the beans and their broth to the onion with ½ teaspoon salt and the chile purees. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 20 to 30 minutes. If the beans need more liquid, add a little water to keep the dish saucy. Add the orange juice, 1 teaspoon of vinegar, and the cilantro just before serving. Add salt to taste and a splash of vinegar if needed. For spicier beans, add more of the Ancho and Chipotle purees.

Ancho and Chipotle Puree - Soak dried chilies in boiling water until soft.

Remove seeds if you want a miler puree. Place soaked chilies in a food processor and add enough of the soaking water to make a thick puree.

Posted to EAT-L Digest 06 Sep 96 From: "~REality" <Ausetkmt@...> Date: Sat, 7 Sep 1996 19:06:45 -0700

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