Cape Verdean Jagacida (Jag)
A Cape Verdean rice and red bean dish cooked with onion, smoked paprika and bay leaves. This recipe makes 12 servings; preparation takes 10 minutes and cooking takes 25 minutes.
Jagacida, also called Jag, combines rice and beans in a simple one-pot dish. The quantities make 12 servings. Serve when the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed.
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Method
- 01
Cook the onion
Heat the oil in a pot and cook the chopped onion until golden.
Ready to continue when: The onion is golden.
- 02
Add the liquid and seasonings
Pour the water into the pot. Stir in the smoked paprika and bay leaves, then bring the liquid to a boil.
Ready to continue when: The liquid is boiling and the paprika and bay leaves are incorporated.
- 03
Cook the rice and beans
Add the rice and red kidney beans. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and cook for 25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed.
Ready to continue when: The rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed.
25 min
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