The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.


2 cups long grain rice
1 cup red kidney beans
4 cups water
1 finely chopped onion
1 chopped hot green pepper
1/4 cup salt pork or bacon cut into small cubes
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and pepper, to taste
Cook the beans in the water for 2 hours or until tender in a medium pot. Drain the beans but keep the water which will be used to cook the rice.
Fry the salt pork or bacon until crisp (use oil if needed). Add the onion, garlic, and green pepper.
Add the beans along with salt and pepper to taste. Add the water used to cook the beans and bring to a boil
Add the rice and cook for 20-25 minutes.
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