The other day a friend of mine came to visit me ... She's brazilian and we both like black beans.

I usually clean and wash the beans the night before.

Then I cover it with water and let it soak over night. The water should cover the beans by two thirds. The next day, I add some fresh garlic, an onion, salt and pepper and a bay leaf. I bring everything to boil and let it cook for about two hours. Black beans go well with rice, any kind of meat, and vegetables.