Red beans and rice is another dish that is common throughout the Caribbean in many variations. This recipe comes from Martinique.

Ingredients:

• 1 8-oz bag dried red beans
• 1 head garlic
• 1 tbsp. parsley
• 3 scotch bonnet peppers
• 1 medium size oniond
• salt to taste
• 1 lb dry rice, cooked

Procedure:

1. Wash beans and soak in at least 6 inches of water overnight.
2. Chop onion and saute in a 8-quart pot in a bit of margarine or vegetable oil.
3. When onion is soft, add beans with their water. Add scotch bonnet peppers, cutting only one in half (this will render the dish pretty spicy).
4. Boil over medium heat for several hours, adding water as necessary. Cook until beans are very soft and there is little water left.
5. Add crushed garlic, parsely, and salt. Leave over heat for 10 or 15 more minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Add to cooked rice, pouring over it or mixing the rice and beans together as desired.

Serving:

This recipe makes 8 servings.

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