Arroz negro

Traditional dish from Mexico

Vegetarian

About Arroz negro

Mexican dish involving rice dyed with bean broth

Arroz negro is a Mexican dish made with rice, in which its dark color comes from black bean broth. The dark broth is made by cooking black beans with onion and butter in sufficient water. Rice is fried with garlic, then the bean broth is added, as well as epazote, serrano pepper, and salt. The rice is simmered until tender.

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
Traditional Mexico cuisine

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