Rice With Blackbean Sauce

Rice with black bean sauce is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines fluffy steamed rice with a savory black bean sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 2 tablespoons black bean sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
2. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
4. While the rice is cooking, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
5. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for a few minutes until they become translucent.
6. Add the diced red and green bell peppers to the skillet and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes until they are slightly softened.
7. Stir in the cooked black beans, black bean sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili flakes (if using). Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
8. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the black bean sauce for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve the rice with the black bean sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Enjoy the rice with black bean sauce as a satisfying vegetarian main dish or as a flavorful side dish. The combination of the savory black bean sauce and fluffy rice creates a delicious and hearty meal.