Preparation:
Drain the beans. Put them in a 6-quart heavy pot and add 3 quarts of fresh water. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until the beans are tender. Watch that the water does not boil down too far. The beans must be covered with water at all times. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the cooked rice, to the pot and more water to cover, if needed. simmer, partially covered, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the liquid has thickened. Serve over the cooked rice. |