Spanish word

congrí

Pronunciation

IPA/koŋˈgɾi/

Meaning

  • masculine nounCuban rice and black beans

Example

¿Te gusta el congrí?

Do you like Cuban rice and black beans?

Illustration for congrí (Cuban rice and black beans)

More examples

Voy a preparar congrí para la cena.

I'm going to make Cuban rice and black beans for dinner.

Core concept

Simple family pot of rice with soft beans.

Common phrases

  • comer congrí

    eat Cuban rice and black beans

  • hacer congrí

    make Cuban rice and black beans

  • receta de congrí

    recipe for Cuban rice and black beans

Similar words

arroz con frijoles: Rice cooked together with beans as a simple mixed dish or staple accompaniment.
moros y cristianos: Cuban dish of white rice cooked with black beans and served mixed on the plate.
frijoles: Edible beans cooked and seasoned for use as a side, filling, or stew ingredient.
arroz: Cooked rice as a basic staple, served plain or flavored as a side or base.

Definition in Spanish

En Cuba, arroz mezclado y cocido con frijoles, plato sencillo y habitual en la cocina familiar.

Word origin

Cuban culinary name for a plain, home-style preparation of rice cooked with beans, without a well-established single-origin etymology.

Usage tips

  • In conversation about congrí, speakers commonly mention the bean variety used, since recipes vary by household.

Other meanings

  • rice with beansnoun

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