Congri

Place the basmati rice in a medium bowl, cover with water & wash the rice by rubbing with your hands to remove the excess starch. Drain & rinse until the water runs clear, then drain the rice.

Heat a medium pot, add the olive oil blend, then add the chorizo sausage & cook over medium to low heat until the oil starts to turn an orange colour. Add the onions & green pepper, sautee until golden brown to create a sofrito base.

Add the cumin, oregano, bayleaf & chilli. Then add the garlic & the rice. Season with salt & pepper. Sautee the rice for about 5 min, stirring occasionally to incorporate the flavours into the raw rice. Add the water, then stir. Add the black beans & cover the pot with a lid.

Turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally until the rice absorbs most of the water.

Add a little water if needed, simmer until the rice is cooked. Keep the lid on until ready to serve.