Moros Arroz A La Marinara Food

ARROZ MORO (CUBAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE)

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring occasionally.
• Add black beans (including the liquid), rice, salt, and 3 cups water.
• Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
• Let sit for 5 minutes off the heat, covered. Fluff with a fork and serve.

DOMINICAN MORO DE HABICHUELAS NEGRAS ( RICE AND BEANS)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the garlic, onions, oregano, pepper, parsley, and salt. Sautee for a minute then add the bouillon, stir until dissolved. Add the tomato paste and stir until heated.
• Add the beans and stir with your base. Heat for about a minute stirring constantly. Don't let it stick or burn. Increase heat to maximum and carefully add 1 cup of the water and allow it to simmer. When it starts to simmer, add the rice, stir and add the rest of the water. (at this point you should test for salt, it should be a bit saltier than you'd prefer because the beans and rice will absorb most of it). Bring to a boil.
• When it starts to boil reduce heat to the lowest possible and cover with a lid.
• After 15 minutes remove the lid, most of the water should have been reduced. Throw in the whole spring of cilantro and give everything a good stir from bottom to top. Cover again and let it cook for 10-15 more minutes.

MORO'S ARROZ A LA MARINARA

Steps:

• Peel the prawns and put in the fridge.
• Transfer the shells to a large saucepan over high heat and add the fish stock.
• Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 mins so that the flavor infuses the stock.
• Remove from the heat, strain the stock and add the saffron; set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-to-high heat.
• When the pan is hot, add the onion, green pepper, 1 tsp of sweet paprika, and cook for 5 minutes.
• Lower the heat to medium and cook for another 10-15 minutes, stirring every so often.
• Now stir in the chopped garlic and fennel seeds and cook for 5 minutes more or until the garlic and the onions have same color and are sweet. (Lightly caramelized).
• Add the rice to the pan and stir for 1 minute to coat the rice with oil. (Up to this point everything can be cooked in advance.
• The next stage should be started about 20 minutes before you wish to eat.).
• When you are ready to cook the rice, bring the stock to a boil. Remove and set aside.
• Place the paella pan (or large pot) over a medium-high heat and add the wine, followed by the hot stock and season.
• Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring every now and then to prevent sticking, then add the pieces of monk fish and squid(not in mine)and turn the heat down to medium-low.
• Cook 2 minutes, then add the prawns, turn off the heat and cover.
• Let the rice sit for 3-5 minutes, then check seasoning. (The rice should be and surrounded by a soupy sauce.).
• Serve with sprinkled parsley over the rice and lemon wedges.

RICE AND BEANS: MOROS Y CRISTIANOS (ARROZ CON HABICHUELAS)

Steps:

• Cover the dry beans with water in a large pot. Do not salt the water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until tender, about 1 hour.
• Rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs clear.
• Use a large, 8-quart covered stockpot. Heat the olive oil and saute the onion and green pepper until tender. Add the garlic and sofrito and saute another 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste, black beans, oregano, cumin and bay leaf. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring gently.
• Add the chicken stock and the rinsed rice. Season with plenty of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until rice is fully cooked.

ARROZ A LA MEXICANA

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the dry, unwashed rice, tossing or stirring constantly, until toasted and very brown and nutty, about 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof bowl.
• Place a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the schmaltz, garlic, carrots, onions and 5 teaspoons salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and just beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the skillet, until fragrant and brick red colored, about 1 minute. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, top with the peas and chile, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook undisturbed for 20 minutes. Check to see if all the liquid has been absorbed; if not, continue to cook and check again after 10 more minutes. Once the liquid has been absorbed, remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.