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Ibiharage (beans in coconut milk and spices)

Red beans simmered in coconut milk flavoured with turmeric and tomato. Creamy and gentle, it is a typical side dish from Burundi, served with rice or ubugali.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

511 kcal per serving

Protein
19.7 g
Carbohydrates
41.9 g
of which sugars
6.5 g
Fat
26.3 g
of which saturated fat
17.5 g
Fiber
13.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Drain the soaked beans, rinse them, then cook them in water for 45 minutes over medium heat until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, finely chop the onion, crush the garlic and chop the tomatoes.
  3. In a saucepan, heat the oil and fry the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic, tomatoes and turmeric. Let them cook down for 5 minutes, stirring.
  5. Add the drained beans to the pan, then the coconut milk. Add the whole chilli if you like.
  6. Simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring regularly so the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot with rice.

Variations and tips

Quick version. Use two tins of cooked red beans (drained and rinsed) to save 45 minutes of cooking.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.