HAITIAN BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Dive into the rich and flavorful world of Haitian cuisine with Sos Pwa Noir, a traditional black bean sauce. This creamy, velvety sauce delivers a delightful accompaniment to Haitian dishes, often drizzled over steaming rice. Blending the earthiness of beans with the subtle sweetness of coconut milk, it’s enhanced by the aromatic kick of Haitian seasoning, known as Epis, and the mild zest of a whole habanero pepper.

Ingredients

🫘 Large quantity cooked black beans
💧 Reserved black bean liquid
🫒 Cooking oil
🧄 1 spoonful Haitian Epis (seasoning base)
🥥 1/2 can Madame Cougousse Coconut Milk
🌶️ 1 green habanero pepper
🧈 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
🧂 Salt to taste

Instructions

1- Strain Beans:

Use a colander to separate the pre-cooked black beans from their cooking liquid.
Ensure not to discard any liquid.

2- Reserve Beans:

Set aside 1/2 cup of the whole cooked beans in a small container.

3- Blend Beans:

Place the remaining beans in the Ninja blender, adding half of the reserved bean liquid.

4- Puree:

Blend until the mixture is smooth.

5- Strain Puree:

Pour the bean puree into a fine-mesh strainer positioned over a large container.
Use a spoon to help strain the liquid through, discarding any remaining solids.

6- Sauté Epis:

Heat cooking oil in a large pot; add a spoonful of Epis and sauté until fragrant and golden.

7- Incorporate Reserved Beans:

Stir in the reserved 1/2 cup of whole beans.

8- Add Liquids:

Pour the smooth, strained bean liquid and the remaining reserved bean liquid into the pot with the bean and Epis mixture.

9- Add Coconut Milk:

Mix in half a can of Madame Cougousse Coconut Milk.

10- Introduce Flavorings:
- Place the whole habanero pepper and a tablespoon of unsalted butter into the pot.

11- Boil and Stir:
- Bring the concoction to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

12- Season:
- Salt to taste.

13- Thicken:
- Boil without a lid until the sauce reaches a desired creamy, thick consistency.

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Total Time: 20-30 minutes
Servings: Makes approximately 4 servings
Equipment: Large Pot, Large Slotted Spoon/Ladle, Colander/Strainer, Small Container, Blender: Ninja Professional 1100 Watts, Strainer (blue, fine mesh), Large Container (clear plastic), Stove/Burner (electric coil type)