Pour in the rice and stir together. Cook on high, stirring occasionally, until you can barely see the water bubbling under the surface of the beans and rice. At this point, turn the heat down to low and let simmer for 30 minutes or so, until they have the right texture. The idea is to let the bean juice be absorbed into the rice. The rice should be tender and colored.
Cloves are an essential flavor for Haitian style rice and beans.
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