Red Beans and Rice

Wondering what you, your family or your church can do to remember people suffering from drought and hunger in east Africa?

One way is by eating a simple meal—a meal of toast and butter, or a ration meal, similar to what is provided in refugee camps—then donating the funds saved to help people in that region.

It’s a meaningful way to symbolically identify with people in that region, help children learn about hunger, and make a contribution to help people who don’t have enough to eat.

You can do it once, once a month, or once a week—however it suits you, your family, or your church.
Beans and rice are eaten daily around the world. Here is a simple variation to try at home.






Ingredients:

• 2 cups dried red beans
• 1 quart water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• pepper, to taste
• salt, to taste
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• 3 cups rice

Method:

1. Soak the beans overnight in cold water; drain.
2. Heat the beans in about a quart of water, add all ingredients except salt, and boil for at least 2 hours.
3. When beans are tender, mash them up with a tablespoon of oil.
4. Serve on boiled rice.

All the information you see today and much more can be found on the Canadian Foodgrains Bank Website.

Did you know that until September 16/11 the Canadian Government is matching dollar for dollar donations to the famine in Africa? Please go check out this page for more information. Every dollar counts!