Authentic Cuban Black Beans

Bahan-bahan

14 oz dried black beans

4 cups water

2 bay leaves

1 tsp salt

Wash and rinse dried beans. Pressure cook all the ingredients above for 35 min.

1 medium onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

4 garlic cloves

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp oregano

1/4 cups dry cooking wine

1 tsp tomato sauce or ketchup

1 tbsp white vinegar

2 tsp white sugar

Salt & pepper to taste

Arahan

In a separate pan, sauté onion and bell pepper until soften. Add in your spices and garlic. Mix until fragrant. Incorporate the sofrito into your softened/cooked beans. Now add in tomato sauce, vinegar and sugar. Set pressure cooker to sauté and simmer on low for 15-20 or until your desired thickness.