Cuban black beans

About an hour before dinner, put 3 pots on the stove.

One pot for the beans. To 1lb of black beans that have been soaked overnight, add a finely chopped onion, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 t marjoram, 1/4 t cayenne, salt to taste, and water just to cover. Cover, bring to boil, then simmer on low heat.

One pot for boiled chicken. Salt 6 drumsticks and sear them in oil. Then add about 1in of water or stock. Bring to boil, then cover, and simmer on low heat.

And one pot for rice. I like a long grained rice for this.

When beans are tender and the water has been absorbed (if not, mash some of them against the side of the pan and cook a bit longer to thicken), take off heat and add the zest and juice of 2 limes and some olive oil. Check for salt.

Plate up and garnish with lots of cilantro.

P.S. Thank you, Robin, for the inspiration!