Casamiento Catracho en Coco (Honduran Red Beans & Rice in Coconut Milk) – Authentic Honduras Recipe
Bay Islands and North Coast favorite simmering red beans and rice in rich coconut milk.
- Country of Origin
- 🇭🇳 Honduras (Central America, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Small red beans, White rice, Fried ripe plantains, Coconut milk, Sweet bell pepper
Ingredients for Casamiento Catracho en Coco (Honduran Red Beans & Rice in Coconut Milk) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) small red beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups white rice, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup fried ripe plantains
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with coconut milk
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Honduras seasoning (sweet bell pepper, garlic, thyme)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium heat; sauté the onion, garlic, and coconut milk until golden.
- Add sweet bell pepper, garlic, thyme along with small red beans and white rice, searing for 4–5 minutes to build savory depth.
- Stir in the rinsed grains/rice so every grain is coated in the spiced oil, then pour in warm stock.
- Bring to a simmer, cover tightly with a lid, and cook on low heat for 18–20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and tender.
- Rest off the heat for 5 minutes, fluff gently with a fork, and garnish with fried ripe plantains.