Ecuadorian bean stew - Menestra de porotos - Laylita's Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 lb dry beans (soaked overnight)
• 2-3 tbs oil
• 1 red onion (diced)
• 6 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 1 cup of diced and peeled tomatoes (fresh or canned)
• ½ tsp achiote or annatto powder
• 1 tsp cumin seeds – whole
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder (more or less to taste)
• 8 or more cups water
• 2-3 tbs finely chopped cilantro or parsley
• Salt
• pepper
• Ecuadorian style rice
• Fried ripe plantains (or)
• Patacones/tostones
• Tomato and onion curtido salsa
• Carne asada style steaks (pork, fish or Fried eggs)
• Aji criollo hot sauce