Chef Frank shows you how to make Popeyes Red Beans and Rice and helps a viewer with a personal problem.
Ingredients
2...15.5oz cans of red beans
3/4 cup chopped onions
1 TBSP minced garlic
1 cup water
3 TBSP bacon fat
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cayenne
1 1/2 cups cooked white rice
1TBSP liquid smoke
1 TBSP sliced scallions (optional) as garnish
RECIPE
1. Chop 3/4 cup yellow onion
2. Mince 1 tablespoon fresh garlic
3. Rinse off the beans
4. Put half of your beans in a blender or food processor with One cup of water and purée.
5. Sauté the onions and garlic in the bacon fat until tender.
6. Add the remaining whole beans as well as the bean purée.
7. Add all the dry spices.
8. Add the liquid smoke and simmer for 20 minutes.
9. If the bean mixture is a little too thick add a bit of water. Refer to the video for the proper consistency.
10. Add the beans to the cooked rice and that’s it.
11. Garnish with sliced scallions (optional)