When I was a kid I wouldn't eat anything. My next door neighbor who was Cuban, used to make this a few times a week. It was one of the only things I would eat. I used to knock on his door every time he made it because I could smell it. It got to the point that when he made it he would leave the door open with a note for me to come on in. I absolutely loved this stuff! My neighbor never had an issue with me showing up. He loved that I liked his cooking. He even started to make other Cuban dishes for me. Gosh I miss him. He was one of the kindest people I've ever known.
Hi Friend, I started this channel and the single most satisfying thing that I get out of it, is when someone tells me that one of my recipes reminds them of a warm memory from their childhood. I loved your story. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your comment. When you have success with a recipe and leave a comment, it allows others to make up their mind if they want to try it or not. I appreciate your visit!!!!!
Yum! I substituted as I did not have the sofrito ~minced green pepper, minced celery and coriander , (no cilantro either). Actual large clove of garlic, minced. Everything else as per your recipe, and it is delish. Thanks for the recipe.
Hi friend, thank you for letting me know how you made this recipe. I always wondered how this was made. A lot of people like this recipe, but I gave a couple of ways to make it.
Hi Adrian, Thank you so much for letting me know about your success with the recipe. It makes me so happy to hear that I explained it correctly. I appreciate you taking the time to come back to let me know. Have a wonderful day my friend!
Hi Lana, Cuban rice is very tasty. It's funny how they use less water than the normal two to one ratio. I am glad that you were successful with this recipe. Thank you so much for your visit!
One of my coworkers was Cuban, and he made us a congri with just rice and a can of seasoned black beans. You just cook the beans and rice together with the liquid in the can, maybe only add a little bit more water. Delicious and so easy.
Hi, Vicki, I always knew rice to be made with a 2 to 1 ratio. 1 cup of rice, 2 cups water. Whenever I looked up authentic recipes, I always saw Puerto Rican or Cuban people using less water. The rice still cooks up beautifully. Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Friend, I just discovered Cuban food about 7 years ago. I is one of my favorite foods. I loved this rice so much that I started making it. Thanks for watching!
Hi Dita, I appreciate your nice comment. It really makes me feel good when someone nice, like you comes back to me and says that they had good luck with one of my recipes. Big hugs!
Happy Wednesday Rosie. LOL. I have that same sauce pan but mine is speckle blue! I have never tried black beans! I don't know why! I've only eaten pinto beans and black eye peas. Your rice looks delicious. I saw a concert by Zucchero and he was performing in Cuba and I noticed how old the cars are there! Classic 57 Chevy's!! Thanks for sharing your recipe and have a good evening. Sending Cali love. XOXO :)
Going to Cuba was like going back in time. Many old classic beautiful cars. Cuba is a socialist/communist country and they have to give the government 49% of their salary. Can you imagine? Our tour guide said that she made more $ than the doctors and lawyers because of the tips from the tourist. Taxi drivers also make more $ than D and L. Interesting huh!
This yummy recipe looks like something that could be done "set it and forget it" style in a rice cooker. (The best method for us busy Mom's !) All ingredients into the pot, stir well, lid on, walk away !! Anybody done it that way ? Please reply
@@RosieCooks you’re welcome friend. I actually made this recipe for lunch today ang my husband and son loved it. Thank you for sharing your recipe. Stay connected
Hi Friend. On your screen. under the video there is a gray area. Press on it and scroll down to the description box. That is where you will find the written recipe. Thanks for watching.
Hi Friend. On your screen you will see a gray area under the video. Press on it, and it will stretch the screen to reveal the description box. Under the video you will find the written recipe in the description box.
Hi Friend, I know it sounds strange that I used a one to one ratio. Typically, when making rice, it is a 2 to 1 ratio. 1 cup of rice, two cups of water. I noticed that more than one person who made rice, who was from Cuban, Puerto Rico or Dominican Republic, tended to use a one to one ratio. I honestly think that if you want to use a 2 to 1 ratio, it will still work.
Hi Friend, I am going to take back what I said. The black beans have liquid, so I think if you made this rice at a 2 to 1 ratio, like normal rice, it would be too much liquid. If you are using 5 cups of rice, use 5 cups of water. Remember, do not drain the liquid from the beans. Good luck!
Hi Lissette, that is a new one for me. Casamiento, I never heard of that. The black beans and rice is similar to the food of Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic. I just looked up Casamiento. It looks delicious! Thank you for teaching me about a new food.
I was surprised that you used canned beans in your Cuban black beans and rice. Would a Cuban actually living in Cuba use canned beans? Also, did you wash the rice first and finally, could you kindly tell me the specific ingredients in the sofrito if making it from scratch?
Hi friend. I learned how to make this rice from Cuban Americans on RU-vid. They used canned beans. Here is my way of making sofrito. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WlsGv0wtEqA.html
Looking at your screen, there should be a gray area right under the video. Press on it, and scroll down to the description box underneath the video. That is where you find the complete recipe. Good luck
Hi Jay, my pots are not fancy. I found this one at home goods. Honesty, I am in the middle of moving to another state. Literally I am moving this Sunday. All of my pots are boxed up. If you ask me this question in about 2 weeks, I will most likely have access to my kitchen pots and pans, then I can tell you what brand it is. Thanks for the visit!
I usually use chicken broth for many recipes instead of water for even more flavor depth. Do you ever use chicken broth instead of water, or would that change the flavor too much?
Hi Friend, using chicken broth is great. I usually go with what I have. Just realized that sometimes chicken broth can add more sodium/salt. It just depends on your taste buds. TFW!
Hi Mike, I know you thought I would forget, but I finally found the pot you were asking about. The brand on the bottom says Country Kitchen and I think I bought it at Marshall's..
Scroll down to see the recipe in the description box. There should be a greyish area under the video screen. That is the description box. In this video I only used 1 cup rice, to 1 cup water. Make it according to the recipe and you should get a diecious rice.
Hi Sofia, I grew up thinking that rice was ALWAYS a 2 to 1 ratio, 2 c water 1 c rice, but there are different ways of making it. I have researched different ways. Cuban and Puerto Rican folks do make it using less water. Remember in the video after the 20 minutes of cook time, I said to let it sit there covered for 5 min. This allows it to steam for an extra 5 minutes continuing to cook. I urge you to try it my way. I think you will be surprised like I was.
Hi Friend, on your computer there will say "show more" press on it and the screen will expand. scroll up and you will see the description box. Theat is where you will find the complete recipe. Thanks for watching!
Hi Friend, I have noticed that different cultures seem to make rice differently. I have seen some folks make it your way. I always learned to bring the rice to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer, cover it and cook it on low heat for 20 min. I have made it your way. I think that it works both ways.
I love both red beans & rice and black beans & rice. The Cuban restaurant where I eat adds meat to theirs. And I always have to have their great Cuban sandwich with it. lol
They add meat? I have been to a number of cuban restaurants and I have never seen this rice with meat, but that sound awesome! That would be a whole meal. That really sounds good. I am assuming they add pork? That is a really good idea! Thanks for the visit!
@@RosieCooks yes, We do add pork. Every Cuban Province have a different way to Make Cuban food lol..Bit is commonly seen Adding chicharron or tocinillo.
Hi Friend, it would give it a totally different flavor. It might be interesting to see if you like it. This rice is not sweet. It is very tasty. It's your kitchen, so it's your rules. Thanks for watching.
Hi Irene, press on your screen title. Sometimes it says "show more" scroll up and you will see the recipe in the description box. I had to learn that when I first got onto RU-vid. Thank you for watching!
Hi Barbara, you can find sofrito in the Hispanic section of most markets. It comes in a jar. If you use a little green bell pepper, onion, garlic and cilantro, and make it into a puree, you can get a similar flavor. just add a couple of tablespoons to this rice and it adds an incredible flavor. Sofrito is used in many Puerto Rican and Cuban dishes. They add it to chicken as well. I will give you two other videos for some reference. TFW
Hi friend. Under the video on your screen, you will see a gray area. Press on it, and it will stretch the screen. Scroll down, and you will see the description box. That is where you will find the written recipe. Thanks for watching!
@@RosieCooks Thank you Rosie. I made this exact recipe using your guidance and brought it to a Potluck to feed over 30 service members for thanksgiving.
Hi Stef, press on the title of the video. the screen will drop down to the description box. There is where you can find the recipe. Sometimes the screen says "show more." TFW
Hi Danorious, you just taught me something.. I did not know that there was an Italian sofito. I got into Caribbean cooking, that is when I learned of Sofrito using bell peppers, onions, culantro, cilantro and Ahi chili's. Many of these ingredients I had never heard of. Now you taught me that the Italians have something called Sofrito. Thank you for the schooling.
@@RosieCooks Italian sofrito is the basis for almost every italian risotto, soups and bolognese. Soffritto, is made of of onion, carrot and celery. I also heard for the first time that other places have a sofrito. it is written slightly different though, so we can differentiate.😄
😂😂😂 people are complimenting the cook and recipe when there was no mention of what the spices used were, nor how to prepare the sofrito! One of the most ridiculous recipes I’ve watched! Glad this is my first time to this channel, and I’ll make sure it’s my last! What a waste of time!
Hi Friend, it took me a while to understand how to navigate RU-vid. On your screen, there is a slightly shaded grey area and it says "more." Press on "more." The screen will expand, scroll upwards and you will see the description box. That is where you will find the written ingredients. Thanks for watching.
