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Batar-hun (corn with greens)

A slow-simmered Timorese stew of corn cooked with beans and green leaves, flavored with garlic. It's a comforting, filling dish that is very much part of everyday family meals.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. The day before, soak the dried corn and red beans in cold water. Drain them the next day (if you use fresh corn, simply cut it into chunks).
  2. Cook the beans in 1 liter of water for 40 minutes over medium heat, until tender.
  3. Add the corn to the pot and cook for 30 more minutes, keeping an eye on the water so it doesn't evaporate too much.
  4. Meanwhile, thinly slice the onion and crush the garlic. Sauté them in the oil until golden.
  5. Wash the leaves carefully and roughly chop them.
  6. Add the onion and garlic to the pot, then add the leaves. Cover and cook for 8 minutes, until they have wilted.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, adjust to taste and serve hot with rice.

Variations and tips

Quick version. Use canned corn and beans, added directly with the leaves: the dish is ready in 20 minutes.

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