Red Beans & Rice

[Minnie]

Yeah yeah, I know, mostly entertainment stuff gets posted in here. But, I'm making a new to me recipe of the above, and I know there are a few excellent cooks around these parts, some from the US, where this dish is more often made than up here, and just want a bit of reassurance.

I'm told it's a reasonably "traditional" recipe. I imagine it's going to be fine, but - I oopsed because I was following the recipe on my phone (should have got the laptop out, oh well), and added the green peppers at the start, rather than the last hour. It's just going to make them kind of mushy, right?

[Traditional_Ale]

I eat beans and rice, #### up a storm
I walk the streets with shark fin off my arms

[Minnie]

Beans beans the magical fruit....

(I had a leftover ham/ham hock I needed to use up, so this recipe it was).

[Drury18]

Originally Posted by Minnie

I'm told it's a reasonably "traditional" recipe. I imagine it's going to be fine, but - I oopsed because I was following the recipe on my phone (should have got the laptop out, oh well), and added the green peppers at the start, rather than the last hour. It's just going to make them kind of mushy, right?

They will probably get a softer texture, I doubt it would be full out mushy. You might have a more pronounced pepper taste as well because it will have been simmering for a longer time, but that's probably about it.

[Minnie]

Thanks, Drury. Much appreciated. Just didn't want to waste any food, and turn the whole thing into a big mushy mess.

[tvp2003]

To the beanpole dames in the magazines
You aint it miss thing
Give me a sista I can't resist her
Red beans and rice didn't miss her
Some knucklehead tried to dis
Cuz his girls were on my list
He had game but he chose to hit 'em
And I pull up quick to get wit 'em
So ladies if the butt is round
And you wanna triple X throw down
Dial 1-900-MIXALOT and kick them nasty thoughts
Baby got back

[keratosis]

Actually eat beans and rice often. Ever since we had a Brazilian exchange student live with us about 5 years ago. The way they make rice is also a big factor on how good beans and rice will taste. Secret is fry onions and rice with more salt than you think you should. And then the side of vinigresh and farofa.

[Kipper is King]

I've made this recipe and loved it.