Puerto Rican Red Kidney Beans

Puerto Rican Red Kideny Beans

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 whole garlic, crushed and peeled
• 2 fresh green chillis, finely chopped
• 1 medium sized onion, finely diced
• 1 bunch finely chopped fresh coriander
• 1 cup red kidney beans left to soak overnight
• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped basil
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Rock salt to taste

Method

1. Once the red kidney beans have been soaked overnight, rinse and drain. Add fresh water and cook in a pressure cooker for 3 to 4 whistles. Leave for half an hour before opening and make sure the beans are soft.
2. Heat the tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the garlic, chilli, onion and coriander and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft for around 4 to 5 minutes. Add the beans, chopped tomatoes, basil, pepper and salt. Stir the mixture. Add around 3 cups water until the beans are covered by at least 2 centimetres of water. Now boil the mixture. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for around half an hour. Serve sprinkled with the chopped coriander.