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Orphan Care Sunday- Haitian Recipes

Haitian Recipes Diri ak Pwa (red beans and rice)

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter1 onion, finely chopped1 bell pepper, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup tomato sauce2 cups red kidney beans,cooked (canned okay, drain

first)1 teaspoon thyme2 teaspoons oregano1 bay leaf1 cup long-grain white rice1 3/4 cups water (or stock)Tabasco chipotle sauce to taste

Directions 1. Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onionand bell pepper; sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic andsauté for another 1-2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, beans, herbs, andscotch bonnet (if using). Simmer for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors.2. Stir in the rice, stock or water, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to aboil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly and simmer for 15-18 minutes.3. Remove from heat and let set covered for another 5-10 minutes. Thenstir lightly with a fork and serve.

Haitian Potato Salad

Ingredients 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed1 carrot, peeled and minced2 1/4 teaspoons salt1 small beet2 eggs1/2 cup sweet peas1/2 onion, minced

1/3 cup red bell pepper diced1/3 cup red bell pepper diced2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions 1. Boil potatoes and carrot in water with 1 teaspoon salt for 10 minutes oruntil tender.2. Boil beet separately in water with 1 teaspoon salt until tender, then

peel and mince.Boil eggs separately in water with 1/4 teaspoon salt untilhard.3. In a bowl, place cubed potatoes, minced beet, sweet peas, carrots,onion, red and green bell peppers and mix with mayonnaise. Add blackpepper.




Haitian Spaghetti

Ingredients¼ cup oil1 medium onion5 cloves garlic½ tsp thymePinch of ground cloves1 lb spaghetti½ cup ketchup3 cut-up hot dogs(optional)

Directions1. Chop onion and mince garlic.2. Saute onion, garlic, thyme, cloves, mix-in, and pepper in oil untilonions are clear, but not brown.3. Stir in ketchup over medium heat.4. Combine cooked pasta with sauce and “stir fry” for about 5-10 minutesuntil it’s just a little “crispy” (kind of like lomein)5. Serves 4.

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Haitian Cake

Ingredients 1 cup of butter (2 sticks)2 cups of flour1-1/2 cup of sugar3 eggs¼ tsp salt2 tsp of vanilla extract3/4 cup milk

Directions Set out measured butter, eggs, and milk at room temperature for 30-45minutes.

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8 1/2 round pans.2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light andfluffy. Usually, about 2-4 minutes.3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg.4. Beat in the flour alternately with the milk. Continue mixing for 1 minute.

5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for about 50-60 minutes,or until the center is firm and there is a nice golden-brown crust. Removefrom the oven. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pans and continue to coolon a wire rack for 30 minutes.6. Use any flavor of icing or sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar. Stack orserve as single layers.




Corn Meal – Mais Moulin

Ingredients 1 cup corn meal4 cups water

1 minced garlic clove1 tsp thyme1 tsp parsley1 tbs oilSalt, black pepper, and hotpepper for flavor

Avacado slices (optional)

Directions 1. Sauté garlic and onion in oil .2. Add water and bring to a boil in a medium pot.3. Combine remaining ingredients.4. Continue stirring until thickened.5. Optional, serve with fresh avacado slices on the side.

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Oven Fried Plantains Ingredients 5 ripe plantains (bananas are NOT a

substitution for plantains!)

Cooking oil spray

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.3. Slice plantains, not too thin or they will burn! (slices should be between½ and ¾ inch thick)4. Arrange plaintain slices on foil, spray tops with oil.5. Bake for 5 minutes or until top edges begin to brown.6. Remove from oven. Flip plaintain slices. Spray uncooked side withadditional oil.7. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until edges appear golden brown.

The difference between plantains and bananas: Many people confuseplantains with bananas. Although they look a lot like green bananas andare a close relative, plantains are very different. They are starchy, not

sweet, and they are used as a vegetable in many recipes. Plantains aresold in the fresh produce section of the supermarket here in the states.They usually resemble green bananas; ripe plantains may be brown orblack in color. Plantains are longer than bananas and they have thickerskins. They also have natural brown spots and rough areas.

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