Coconut Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried red beans (small)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small dried red chili
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• 4 cups chicken broth or vegetarian broth or water
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• salt, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Pick and debris from beans then rinse and drain them.

2. 2

   In a 6 quart pot combine beans, onion, garlic, chili, coconut milk, and broth.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, until beans are almost completely soft when pressed, 75-90 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in rice, cover and cook over low heat until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. (add a little extra broth or water if needed to prevent sticking.).

5. 5

   Discard chili. Add salt to taste.