Diri Blan ak Sos Pwa Nwa

Name: Diri Blan ak Sos Pwa Nwa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Haitian
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain white rice; 3 cups water for rice; 1 tsp salt for rice; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cups cooked black beans; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 shallot, diced; 2 whole cloves; 1 sprig thyme; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 250ml bean cooking liquid or water; Salt and pepper

Diri Blan ak Sos Pwa Nwa (dee-REE BLAHN ak sohs pwah NWAH)

White Rice with Black Bean Sauce

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 398 kcal

Perfectly steamed white rice paired with a rich, thick black bean sauce seasoned with garlic, cloves, and Scotch bonnet. A quintessential everyday Haitian combination.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 16.0g

Carbs 70.0g

Fat 6.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

heavy pot with lid saucepan wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep plate

Garnishes: fresh parsley

Accompaniments: avocado slices, pikliz

Ingredients

2 cups long-grain white rice
3 cups water for rice
1 tsp salt for rice
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups cooked black beans
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, diced
2 whole cloves
1 sprig thyme
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole
2 tbsp tomato paste
250ml bean cooking liquid or water
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1
Rinse rice until water runs clear. Bring salted water to a boil, add oil and rice. When water returns to boil, reduce to lowest heat.
2
Cover tightly and cook for twenty minutes. Do not lift the lid. Remove from heat and let rest five minutes.
3
For the sauce, heat oil in a saucepan. Cook shallot and garlic until golden, about three minutes.
4
Add tomato paste and cook one minute. Add black beans, cloves, thyme, Scotch bonnet, and liquid.
5
Simmer for fifteen minutes, mashing some beans to thicken the sauce. Remove cloves, thyme, and pepper.
6
Fluff rice with a fork and mound on plates. Ladle black bean sauce generously over the rice.

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Did You Know?

While red beans are more common, black bean sauce is considered the more refined version and is often served when Haitian families want to impress guests.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

heavy pot with lid
saucepan
wooden spoon

Garnishing

fresh parsley

Accompaniments

avocado slices, pikliz

The Story Behind Diri Blan ak Sos Pwa Nwa

Diri blan ak sos pwa nwa is one of the foundational meals of Haitian cuisine, exemplifying the principle that simple ingredients prepared with care and proper seasoning produce extraordinary results. Black beans arrived in the Caribbean through the African diaspora and became integral to Haitian cooking. The pairing of perfectly steamed white rice with a thick, aromatic bean sauce represents the everyday genius of Haitian home cooks who transform inexpensive pantry staples into deeply satisfying meals.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed daily lunch and dinner 📜 Origins: African and Creole heritage

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