Everyday meals
Inyemane (chilli beans)
Inyemane is a stew of dried beans simmered with onions and tomatoes, spiced up with chilli. Rich in protein, it is a family dish served with maize dough.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
On the side
Instructions
- Soak the dried beans overnight in cold water, then drain them.
- Cook the beans in fresh water for 60 to 75 minutes over medium heat, until tender.
- Meanwhile, fry the onions in the oil for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and chilli.
- Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste and spices, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked beans with a little of their cooking water and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.
- Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with the maize dough.
Variations and tips
Quick version. Use 2 tins of ready-cooked beans, drained, and reduce the simmering to 15 minutes once the beans are added.
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Original Ecomely recipe.