Haitian Rice and Beans

Ingredients

 * 2 quarts water
 * 2 cups dried red beans, rinsed
 * 1 can (13¾ ounces) beef broth
 * water
 * 1 tablespoon salt
 * 8 parsley sprigs
 * 3 scallions or green onions, chopped
 * 3 garlic cloves
 * ¼ teaspoons dried rosemary
 * 3 tablespoons peanut oil
 * 2 cups rice

Directions

 * 1) Bring water to boiling.
 * 2) Add red beans and cook covered for 1½ hours.
 * 3) Drain beans, reserving liquid, and set aside.
 * 4) Add beef broth and enough water to bean liquid to equal 4¾ cups of liquid.
 * 5) Set aside.
 * 6) In a mortar, pound together to form a paste the salt, parsley, scallions, garlic, and rosemary.
 * 7) Heat oil and seasoning paste in a dutch oven over medium heat.
 * 8) Put rice in dutch oven and stir until well coated with oil.
 * 9) Add reserved liquid and bring to a boil, stirring.
 * 10) Add beans and again bring to a boil.
 * 11) Reduce heat, cover, and cook undisturbed for 20 minutes.
 * 12) Remove cover, stir, and cook about 5 minutes longer, or until no liquid remains.