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In the video, Chef Montiel provides a comprehensive guide to making rice and beans at home. He starts by preparing black beans, emphasizing the importance of thorough inspection and soaking them overnight. He cooks the beans with aromatic ingredients such as onion, garlic, avocado leaves, and epazote, simmering them until tender. Next, the host demonstrates making a sofrito by frying chopped onions with beans and a liquid, and preparing a flavorful tomato broth for the rice using canned tomatoes, cumin, and other spices. The rice is washed, toasted in oil, combined with the tomato broth, corn, peas, and cilantro, and then simmered. Once the rice is cooked and sits to achieve the right texture, it is paired with creamy beans garnished with queso fresco. The final dish is noted for its fluffy rice and rich, flavorful beans, reminiscent of traditional home cooking.
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In this segment, Chef Montiel explains how to make the best rice and beans at home, emphasizing the importance of rich, thick, and flavorful beans. He starts by inspecting two cups of dry black beans for any imperfections, then rinses them to remove dust. The beans are soaked overnight in water to ensure even hydration. The next day, he drains and rinses the beans before cooking. Chef Montiel boils eight cups of water and adds the beans, along with onion, garlic, avocado leaves (or bay leaves), and epazote (or cilantro) for added aroma and flavor. He brings the mixture to a boil and then simmers it for 60 to 90 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the beans from breaking. Chef Montiel checks the beans for tenderness, indicating they are ready when they are easy to smash.
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In this part of the video, the host demonstrates how to prepare a sofrito by chopping onions and frying them in vegetable oil with salt. They add beans and a liquid to make them rich, stirring and simmering for 15-20 minutes. Following that, they show how to make tomato broth for Mexican rice using canned tomatoes, cumin, onion, garlic, salt, and chicken stock, blending it to achieve the right consistency. For the rice, long-grain rice is washed multiple times to remove starch, then toasted in canola oil until brown. The tomato sauce is mixed in, followed by corn, fresh green peas, and cilantro, which are added for aroma. The dish is left to simmer on low heat.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker checks on their rice after it has cooked for around 12-13 minutes. Noticing it’s ready and cooked evenly, they advise against mixing it immediately as it’s still a bit wet and suggest letting it sit with the heat off. They then proceed to prepare beans to accompany the rice and highlight its perfect texture. The speaker garnishes the beans with queso fresco, describing it as a delicious, salty, crumbly, fresh cheese. They then taste the rice and beans, remarking on the fluffy and flavorful rice reminiscent of their mother’s cooking, and the rich, creamy beans. The speaker suggests various serving options for the dish, expressing joy and satisfaction with the flavors.