Beans In Coconut Sauce Maharagwe Ya Nasi Recipes

BEANS IN COCONUT SAUCE (MAHARAGWE YA NASI)

Steps:

• Drain the beans (after soaking overnight in water).
• Put the beans and water into a stockpot. Simmer over medium heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Drain and return the beans to the stockpot.
• Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Sweat the onions, tomatoes and garlic until tender. Add the onion mixture to the beans. Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook for 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm!

SIMPLE COCONUT & BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Sizzle the spring onion whites, pepper, chilli paste and garlic for 5-8 mins until soft and fragrant. Add the thyme, curry powder and spices, then cook for 1 min more, Stir in the tomatoes, then cook for 2 mins to soften slightly.
• Crumble in the stock cube, then tip in all the beans and the coconut milk. Simmer for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and stir in most of the spring onion greens, the lime juice and some seasoning. Ladle into bowls and scatter with remaining spring onions just before serving.