Cuban Black Beans and Rice - Authentic Recipe

Ran across this delicious black beans and rice meal a few months ago and had to share the website for all you Cuban food lovers who might want to give them a try. They are easy to prepare - just open a few cans of beans, mix in a jar of sauteed seasoning mix (sofrito) and heat through. Serve over steamed white rice for an authentic tasting Cuban staple without all of the hassle. The website is www.oldhavanafoods.com/frijolesnegros.html

My family makes homemade black beans and rice for every holiday meal - it takes hours to soak the beans, slow cook them, make the sauteed seasoning mix (sofrito) and then cook them together again for hours while all of the flavors meld. With these Old Havana Foods products we can enjoy black beans and rice on any night in just a few minutes.

I think their sofrito might be able to be used in other Cuban dishes like Arroz con Pollo, Picadillo or Seafood Paella. When I get a chance to try the sofrito in a few recipes I'll report back.

Siboney Chicago

Check out the review of our delicious lunch at a new Cuban restaurant in Chicago 7/23/09. Click on the title above or cut and paste the URL below into your browser:

http://chicago.metromix.com/restaurants/cuban/siboney-cuban-cuisine-bucktown-wicker-park/reader-review/1221932/view#5607152292dfcdaa2d4d6fb470f7d3f3