Coffee peculiar process made from coffee berries eaten by the Asian palm civet, passing through its digestive tract, with the beans eventually harvested from feces. Coffee brewed from this process is among the most expensive in the world, with bean prices reaching $160 per pound or $30 per brewed cup. Kopi luwak coffee is said to have uniquely rich, slightly smoky aroma and flavor with hints of chocolate, resulting from the action of digestive enzymes breaking down bean proteins to facilitate partial fermentation. The next step in the process is the roasting of the green coffee. Coffee is usually sold in
Red beans and rice Dominican, Haitian and Jamaican cuisine as well. Red kidney beans or small red beans are used and they are usually (but not always) soaked beforehand. The dish is very nutritious. Rice is rich in starch, an excellent source of energy. Rice also has iron, vitamin B and protein. Beans also contain a good amount of iron and an even greater amount of protein than rice. Together they make up a complete protein, which provides each of the amino acids the body cannot make for itself. In addition, rice and beans are common and affordable ingredients, often available in difficult economic