
Everyday meals
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- 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).
- Cook the beans in 1 liter of water for 40 minutes over medium heat, until tender.
- 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.
- Meanwhile, thinly slice the onion and crush the garlic. Sauté them in the oil until golden.
- Wash the leaves carefully and roughly chop them.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot, then add the leaves. Cover and cook for 8 minutes, until they have wilted.
- 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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Original Ecomely recipe.

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