Sos Pwa (Haitian Black Bean Sauce)
A creamy Haitian sauce made with dried black beans, coconut milk, herbs, and chile. Serves 4; times are estimates.
Sos pwa is a thick bean sauce served with white rice or mayi moulen. This black bean version uses coconut milk, herbs, and a whole chile for flavor.
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Method
- 01
Rinse the beans
Rinse the dried black beans in a colander under cold running water, then drain.
Ready to continue when: The beans are clean and the rinse water runs clear.
5 min - 02
Cook the beans
Put the beans in a pot with the water and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Bring to a boil and boil for 15 minutes. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer until tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. Check occasionally that they remain covered; add water if needed.
Ready to continue when: A bean presses easily between your fingers but still holds its shape.
120 min - 03
Sauté the scallions and garlic
Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions and garlic and cook, stirring often, until they start to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir them into the pot of beans.
Ready to continue when: The scallions and garlic are starting to brown and smell fragrant.
4 min - 04
Season and thicken the sauce
Add the coconut milk, parsley, thyme, and salt to the beans. Press the cloves into the whole chile and add it to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ready to continue when: The sauce starts to thicken and can spread with a spoon; the beans are tender.
20 min - 05
Remove the chile and serve
Carefully remove and discard the whole chile. Serve the sauce hot with white rice or mayi moulen.
Ready to continue when: The chile has been removed and the sauce is hot and ready to serve.
1 min
Ingredients
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