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Moro rice black bean rice,moro de habichuelas negras Dominican recipe

Easy Moro Rice (Moro de Habichuelas Negras)

This easy Dominican moro rice (moro de habichuelas negras) recipe is packed with flavor using black beans, sofrito, and spices. Learn how to make authentic, fluffy moro rice at home in under 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 5 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can black beans rinsed
  • 2 cups rice washed
  • 3 cups water
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 onion diced
  • 2 –3 tablespoons recaito green seasoning
  • 2 –3 tablespoons sofrito flavorful cooking base
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 Packet of Sazón to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Adobo to taste
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt to taste
  • Oil for cooking

Instructions
 

Prepare the Aromatics

  • Start by heating a drizzle of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. Sauté until the mixture is fragrant and the onions turn translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Cook the Black Beans

  • Rinse the black beans thoroughly and add them to the pot along with the recaito and sofrito. Stir well to coat the beans with the aromatic base. Let this simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Add the Rice and Spices

  • Wash the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Add the rice to the pot along with 3 cups of water. Stir in the oregano, sazon, adobo, and salt to taste. Make sure everything is evenly mixed.

Cook the Rice

  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer. Allow the rice to cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender and the liquid is absorbed. Avoid stirring during the cooking process to prevent the rice from becoming mushy.

Fluff and Serve

  • Once the rice is cooked, fluff it gently with a fork. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. Serve hot as a side dish or enjoy it as a hearty main course.

Notes

Tips for Success:
– Choose High-Quality Ingredients: Using fresh cilantro and good-quality sofrito and recaito can make a big difference in flavor.
– Season Gradually: It’s better to start with less sazon, adobo, and salt and adjust to taste as you go.
– Let It Rest: After cooking, let the rice sit covered for a few minutes off the heat to allow the flavors to settle.
Keyword beans, dinner, moro, rice
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