KENYAN CORN AND BEANS (GITHERI)
Githeri is a simple yet nourishing dish that originated with the Kikuyu tribe. The combination of beans and corn supplies a full complement of protein for the often protein-poor Kenyans. Posted for ZWT7-Africa. Found on the internet.
Provided by CJAY8248
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 1 pot, 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add the corn and beans to a large pot with enough water just to cover. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
- Variations: substitute hominy for the corn. Cook the beans and corn with some chopped potatoes and chopped greens; mash together well. Use any kind of beans; pinto,kidney,black-eyed peas,green peas or pigeon peas. To give the dish more flavor and texture, add some chopped greens, sauteed onions, cubed potatoes or cassava, stew meat or a little curry powder.
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Syed Waqar Shah
[email protected]This is a delicious and healthy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.
Jahid shakil
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Dayton Morgan
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.
Rach Gawne
[email protected]This is a delicious and easy recipe. I highly recommend it.
Katumba Jovans
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now one of my go-to meals.
manna Vai
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover corn and beans. It's also a very affordable meal.
Borgely Wilmy
[email protected]I made this for my family, and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Geoff Thompson
[email protected]This was my first time making githeri, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was perfect.
El noob
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Asghar Jutt
[email protected]This recipe was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the corn and beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.