UNCLE SALVI'S CONGRI

Steps:

• Cut bacon into small bits (1/2 inch) and fry in pot until brown.
• Dice onion and green pepper, put in with bacon and stir fry.
• Add garlic, onion powder, salt, cumin and vinegar.
• Stir in kitchen bouquet.
• Add the rice and fry with mixture.
• Add 5 cups of water and olive oil plus bay leaf.
• Add the black beans and bring to a boil.
• Simmer with lid on for 20 minutes.
• Take off stove and simmer until moist.