Gallo Pinto

Directions

1. 1
   For dry beans, soak overnight.
2. 2
   Drain.
3. 3
   Add fresh water, salt.
4. 4
   Boil.
5. 5
   Cover, simmer until beans are soft.
6. 6
   About 3 hours.
7. 7
   Chop onion, pepper, cilantro very fine.
8. 8
   Saute dry rice in oil for 2 minutes until lightly browned.
9. 9
   Add 1/2 chopped onion/pepper/cilantro.
10. 10
    Saute additional 2 minutes.
11. 11
    Add water/chicken broth.
12. 12
    Bring to a boil.
13. 13
    Cover, simmer until rice is tender.
14. 14
    About 20 minutes.
15. 15
    Mix rice and beans with remaining pepper/onion/cilantro and saute.
16. 16
    Mix with some fresh cilantro right before serving.