{"id":1068,"date":"2025-11-13T16:44:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T23:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/?p=1068"},"modified":"2025-11-13T16:44:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T23:44:48","slug":"traditional-dominican-rice-with-pollo-guisado-black-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/?p=1068","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Dominican: Rice With Pollo Guisado, Black Beans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2042\" height=\"2042\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_8423.jpg?fit=2042%2C2042&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_8423.jpg?w=2042&amp;ssl=1 2042w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_8423.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_8423.jpg?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_8459-1.jpg?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_8459-1.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_8459-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_8459-1.jpg?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1859\" height=\"1859\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_8408.jpg?fit=1859%2C1859&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_8408.jpg?w=1859&amp;ssl=1 1859w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_8408.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_8408.jpg?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"808\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-13-at-3.55.57-PM.png?fit=808%2C808&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-13-at-3.55.57-PM.png?w=808&amp;ssl=1 808w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-13-at-3.55.57-PM.png?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"796\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-13-at-3.56.10-PM.png?resize=795%2C796&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1074\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">There\u2019s nothing quite like the comfort of a traditional Dominican meal, and today I\u2019m sharing one of my favorites, simple, flavorful, and full of memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This classic trio of fluffy white rice, tender marinated chicken, and creamy black beans is the kind of dish that brings everyone to the table. It\u2019s easy to make, incredibly satisfying, and made with ingredients most of us already have at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Whether you\u2019re Dominican or just love authentic Caribbean home cooking, this recipe will give you that cozy, homemade taste we all crave. Enjoy it, print it, share it. This one\u2019s straight from my kitchen to yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Traditional Dominican Plate: Arroz Blanco, Pollo Guisado-Style, y Habichuelas Negras or Rojas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>White Rice (Arroz Blanco) \u2013 Rice Cooker Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">2 cups white rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2\u20132.5 cups water (depending on your rice cooker)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Salt to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 tsp oil (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Add rice, water, a pinch of salt, and oil to the rice cooker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Turn on the cooker and let it finish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Fluff with a fork when done.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Marinated Chicken (Pollo)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or mixed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Salt &amp; black pepper to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1\u20132 tbsp vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2\u20133 garlic cloves, mashed or minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bd onion, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bd bell pepper (any color), sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">A drizzle of olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Place the cleaned chicken in a bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Season with salt, pepper, vinegar, garlic, onion, peppers, and olive oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (longer if possible).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Stovetop:<\/strong> Brown the chicken in a pot with a little oil, then cover and cook until tender.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Dominican Black Beans (Habichuelas Negras)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">1 can black beans (or cooked beans)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bd green pepper, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bd onion, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2\u20133 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">A handful of cilantro, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Salt &amp; black pepper to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bd\u20131 cup water (adjust for thickness)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2\u20133 tbsp tomato sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">In a pot, saut\u00e9 the green pepper, onion, garlic, and cilantro in a little olive oil until fragrant and soft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Blend half the can of black beans to create a creamy base.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Add the blended beans to the pot, then stir in the remaining whole beans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Add the tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Pour in water until you reach your desired consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Simmer on medium-low for 10\u201315 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">For other topics check the previous one here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/?cat=30\" title=\"\">https:\/\/atthestudiowithalphonsina.com\/?p=1042<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Check out the YouTube Videos:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/b2zj59nqj0A\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@POMPOMSBALLOONSFLOWERS\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"ig: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pompomsbflowers\/\">IG: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pompomsbflowers\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"fashion: SHOPALPHONSINA.COM\">FASHION: SHOPALPHONSINA.COM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ladosimple.com\/\">HOME GOODS &amp; 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