epicurious
Diri Kole ak Pwa
Epis, the punchy, peppery Haitian seasoning, gives this iconic dish its complex flavor profile.
👥 8 Servings👤 Gregory Gourdet📖 epicurious
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●blender
- ●food processor
- ●pot
- ●dutch oven
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Epis
2
Pulse bell pepper, onion, shallot, celery, scallion, chile, garlic, clove, cilantro, parsley, oil, thyme, vinegar, and lime juice in a food processor or blender until a chunky sauce forms. Transfer epis to a small bowl and set aside. Do Ahead: Epis can be made 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container; cover and chill.
½ small white onion, coarsely choppedmedium onion, finely chopped1
3
Beans
4
Bring scallions, garlic, beans, salt, and 6 cups water to a boil in a medium pot. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender and the skins peel away when you blow on them, 55–⏱️ 65 minutes. Discard scallions and garlic. Drain beans in a fine-mesh sieve set over a medium bowl. Measure out 3 cups bean broth (add water if short). Set beans and broth aside.
5
Rice and assembly
6
Rinse rice in a fine-mesh sieve under cold running water until water runs clear; drain well and set aside.
7
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high. Add onion and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is light golden around the edges, 5–⏱️ 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Stir in thyme, pepper, and 2 Tbsp. reserved epis; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about ⏱️ 1 minute.
½ small white onion, coarsely choppedmedium onion, finely chopped1
8
Gently stir in reserved beans, then pour in reserved bean broth and bring to a boil. Stir in chile and reserved rice. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15–⏱️ 20 minutes. Remove pot from heat and let sit, still covered, ⏱️ 10 minutes.
9
Uncover pot; remove and discard thyme. Fluff rice with a fork and divide among plates.
Reviews & Ratings
Share your thoughts and feedback about this recipe
Write a Review
Community Feedback
0 ReviewsLoading reviews...