Cajun Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dry red kidney beans, washed and sorted
2 qt. cold water
1 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 c. minced celery
1 c. (1/4 lb.) minced smoked ham
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3 Tbsp. thinly sliced green onion tops
1 1/2 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
4 c. cooked rice

Preparation

Place beans in a very large heavy kettle.
Add water; cover and soak overnight.
Next day, add onion, green pepper, celery, ham, salt, cayenne and black pepper to the beans in their soaking water.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Lower heat so that liquid ripples gently.
Cover; simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
Stir in onion tops and parsley.
Turn heat to lowest point and cook, uncovered, for about 30 minutes.
Serve over beds of hot, fluffy rice.
Makes 8 servings.