MAHARAGWE (RED BEANS)
The Swahili people have two ways to cook beans: sweet or savory. Skip the optional ingredients to make Sweet Beans, which are eaten at the end of lunch or dinner. For special dinners add all the optional ingredients to make Savory Beans. Savory beans are also eaten with bread for breakfast. From "The Congo Cookbook". Posted for ZWT #4.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Beans
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse and drain soaked beans. Place beans in a large cooking pot and add fresh water to cover.
- Bring to a fast boil and cook for 10 minutes. Reduce hat and simmer until beans are nearly tender.
- Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and cook until all is tender, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 11.6, Sodium 619.1, Carbohydrate 102.2, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 46.3, Protein 21.6
SUPER EASY SWAHILI RICE AND BEANS (WALI MAHARAGE)
We lived in Zanzibar, Africa, for a few years. We live in Switzerland now, but I still make this every week. It's a firm favourite of the whole family! It is super easy to make. If you have left-over rice, it is super quick too! And everyone eats all their vegetables. It easily combines with whatever piece of meat, chicken or...
Provided by Caroline Mgawe
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Use left-over rice, or cook the rice using the instructions on the pack (mine takes 1 cup rice, 2.5 cups water, 1 hour, stir occasionally)
- 2. Add the other ingredients and mix until everything is hot.
- 3. Enjoy! I tend to double the recipe because it tastes even better the next day. You can freeze it too.
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