Vegetarian
Impwa (mashed beans)
Impwa are dried beans cooked for a long time, then mashed into a rustic purée. A simple, filling dish, it goes with nshima every day.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
On the side
Instructions
- Sort the beans and soak them overnight in cold water.
- Drain them, then place them in a large saucepan with 1 litre of fresh water.
- Bring to the boil, then simmer for about 1 hour 30 minutes, until the beans crush easily.
- Drain, keeping a little of the cooking liquid.
- Mash the beans with a pestle or fork directly in the saucepan.
- Add the oil, season and mix until smooth; add a little cooking liquid if it is too thick.
Variations and tips
Spiced impwa. Fry a sliced onion in the oil before adding the mashed beans.
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Original Ecomely recipe.