Red beans and rice facts for kids
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Red beans and rice at a restaurant in California
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| Place of origin | United States |
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| Region or state | Louisiana |
| Main ingredients | Red beans, rice, onions, celery, bell pepper, pork bones, spices |
Red beans and rice is a yummy dish that is very popular in Louisiana, a state in the southern United States. It's made with red kidney beans, meat, and different vegetables.
The main ingredients are red kidney beans, often with meat like ham or sausage. It also includes vegetables such as onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic. These ingredients are cooked together slowly in a pot. This slow cooking creates a rich and flavorful bean mixture.
Once the red beans are ready, they are served over cooked white rice. The rice can be steamed or boiled. The beans are poured over the rice almost like a sauce. Usually, there's about the same amount of beans and rice. However, some people like more beans, and others prefer more rice!
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How Red Beans and Rice Are Made
Making red beans usually takes several hours. Many people let the beans cook slowly all day long. This slow cooking helps the flavors mix together well. It also makes the beans very tender.
Why People Eat It on Mondays
People in New Orleans, a big city in Louisiana, used to make red beans and rice on Mondays. This was because Monday was often laundry day. Doing laundry took a long time back then. People could let the beans cook slowly without needing to watch them closely. This tradition means that eating red beans and rice on Monday is still common in New Orleans today.
Is It Spicy?
Many people think that all food from New Orleans is very spicy. However, red beans and rice usually are not spicy on their own. The dish is often served with hot sauce on the side. This way, people who like spicy food can add as much heat as they want!
Images for kids
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A plate of red beans and rice with sausage from The Chimes restaurant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
See also
In Spanish: Red beans and rice para niños
