On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:58:34 -0700 (PDT), Chemo the Clown wrote:

> On Jun 21, 4:55*am, Tommy Joe > wrote:
>> * * I first came here with a question and in time I'll have more. *For
>> now though, having checked out a few threads, looked at some recipes,
>> etc., I have to say that I have found that simple foods are usually
>> best. *I am enclosing one my grandparents used to make. *It's Lebanese
>> based, but comes from Brazil, where some distant family members
>> settled in the 20s or thereabouts.
>>
>> * * Take a pound of kidney beans and put in pot with a pound of chuck
>> roast, or roast of your choice. *I choose not soak the beans. *Bring
>> to a boil, skim off the scum (just for you Bobo), then lower and
>> simmer for 2 and 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, adding water
>> as needed, till beans are about to fall apart. *You might want to take
>> the meat out early if it's falling apart. *You can add it later.
>>
>> * * *When beans are to your liking, put a half stick of butter in a
>> skillet and melt, then add a bunch of minced garlic (6 to 10 large
>> cloves) and cook till yellow but not burned. *Pour the butter and
>> garlic into the beans and meat. *Then take a palmful of dried mint and
>> rub it into the pot. *That's it, 5 ingredients - not including the
>> rice you might want to pour the mix on top of. *Thanks for reading.
>>
>> Tommy Joe
>
> What do you mean when you say, "Then take a palmful of dried mint and
>> rub it into the pot."?
>
> The recipe does sound good!

i'm guessing he means 'take a palmful of mint and rub it with your hands
over and into the pot.' you want to crumble dried mint to release more of
the flavor.

your pal,
blake