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jagacinda (jag)

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Jennette Canto
@Jencanto
Las Vegas, NV

Jag is a traditional Cape Verdean recipe for a classic dish of beans and rice. I hope you enjoy this classic.

(1 rating)
cook time 25 Min
method Steam

Ingredients For jagacinda (jag)

  • 1
    medium onion
  • 3 c
    rice
  • 1 lb
    cooked or canned lima or kidney beans
  • salt and pepper
  • paprika
  • 4 Tbsp
    oil

How To Make jagacinda (jag)

  • 1
    Cut up onions in a 2 quart pan. Simmer in oil until golden brown.
  • 2
    Add 6 cups of water to onions, and season to taste with salt, pepper and paprika.
  • 3
    Bring to a boil and add 3 cups of rice. Lower heat, add beans of choice, cover pan, and simmer simmer for 25 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is cooked.
  • 4
    Turn off stove and let stand. Serve with chicken linguicia, of other meats.
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