2 cups, uncooked jasmine rice, rinsed

one can kidney beans, rinsed or 2 cups cooked

2 cups puréed tomatoes 

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion diced

2 tablespoons chopped garlic

2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger

3 cups water

half teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon Bird's Eye Chili Powder or Cayenne Pepper Powder 

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Movies that have rice and beans

"Chef" (2014) - In this comedy-drama film, the main character (played by Jon Favreau) creates a popular dish of rice and beans for a food truck he starts.

"Like Water for Chocolate" (1992) - This Mexican film features many traditional dishes, including rice and beans, which are prepared in a variety of ways throughout the story.

"The Godfather" (1972) - In one scene of this classic mafia film, Clemenza (played by Richard S. Castellano) teaches Michael (played by Al Pacino) how to make a classic Italian dish of meatballs and spaghetti, which is served with a side of rice and beans.

"The Motorcycle Diaries" (2004) - This biographical film follows the journey of a young Che Guevara (played by Gael García Bernal) and his friend as they travel through South America. In one scene, they eat a meal of rice and beans with locals in a small village.

"City of God" (2002) - This Brazilian crime drama features many scenes of characters eating traditional Brazilian dishes, including rice and beans, which are staples in the country's cuisine.