10 Minute Tailgate: Miami

Another Florida team... this time in Blacksburg.  The U comes to town for a Noon kickoff.  But, IT'S FRANKLIN TIME!!!  Our new Coach is bringing in a massive amount of potential recruits this weekend and its the Hokies last chance to shine at home this season.  What better way to do it than with our recipes this week.  

The Black Bean and Rice Fritters are a hand-held twist on a Cuban- Inspired South Florida Staple and since we are playing the Hurricanes, what better cocktail than a "Dark and Stormy".  

Hope you enjoy!  GO HOKIES!

Ingredients:

• 2 packets, Mahatma Saffron Rice; Cooked to Packet Instructions
• 1lb Breakfast sausage; browned and drained of excess grease
• 2 15oz cans black beans; drained well
• 2 cups shredded cheese of choice
• Peanut Oil for Frying
• 1cup Sour Cream
• 1tbsp Lime Juice
• .5tsp ground cayenne pepper
• 1tsp ground cumin

Procedure:

1. Cook Rice and Sausage and be sure to drain completely; Open and Drain Beans thoroughly
2. Preheat
3. Combine Rice, Sausage, Beans and Cheese in a large bowl.  Stir to combine.
4. Hand Form into 1.5" Balls and Cook 30-45 seconds in Oil; carefully remove and place on paper towel covered plate.
5. While Fritters are cooling on plate, Combine Sour Cream, Lime Juice, Pepper and Cumin into small bowl and stir.  This will be your sauce.   
6. Dip your fritters into the sauce or spoon a small amount onto each fritter and ENJOY!

Ingredients:

• 1.5oz Dark Rum
• 1 Lime cut into quarters
• Ginger Beer
• Ice

Procedure:

1. Pour Rum over Ice
2. Squeeze 1/4 lime over ice and dump peel into glass
3. Fill with Ginger Beer
4. Garnish with Lime Wedge