Cristys Serious Eats » Congri Oriental (Red Beans and Rice)

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F.

Step 2

Heat oil in dutch oven on medium heat.

Step 3

Saute bacon and chorizo until bacon is cooked.

Step 4

Add garlic, onions and peppers stir about 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in drained beans.

Step 6

Add Sazon, bay leaf, thyme, salt and black pepper, stir another 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 7

Add uncooked rice and stir well.

Step 8

Add the water and stir.

Step 9

Allow liquid to reduce until "little volcanoes" begin to form. Do not let it completely dry out.

Step 10

Cover and place in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 11

Let stand 3 minutes before uncovering.

Step 12

Uncover, pour a little bit of olive oil and give it a good stir.