It's Mardi Gras! This isn't a thing at all here in Japan, but in honor of the holiday I made Louisiana-style Red Beans and Rice for dinner tonight. Kidney beans, onions, garlic, green peppers, spices, and simmered for three hours. It was complete perfection mixed in with rice and topped with spring onions. I wanted to make a tri-color slaw, but couldn't find the right veggies at my neighborhood market (the big supermarket is a bit further afield), so I improvised with tri-color pickles to represent the purple, green, and yellow of New Orleans. While the pickles made it a bit of a cultural mash-up, their crispy vinegar flavors made a nice contrast with the texture of the beans.
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