Vegetarian
Mazambane (mazambane)
Dried beans slowly simmered with pumpkin, which melts into a mild, velvety sauce. An economical and filling family dish, it goes happily alongside sadza at lunchtime.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Soak the dried beans overnight in cold water, then drain them.
- Put the beans in a large pot with the water, bring to a boil and let it boil for 10 minutes, then lower the heat and cook for 45 minutes until they start to soften.
- Meanwhile, peel the pumpkin and cut it into large cubes.
- Fry the sliced onions in the hot oil for 4 minutes.
- Add the pumpkin and onions to the pot of beans, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat, until the pumpkin falls apart.
- Mash some of the pumpkin lightly to thicken the sauce, season with salt and pepper, then serve with the sadza.
Variations and tips
Tomato version. Add two diced tomatoes with the onions for a fruitier sauce.
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Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Original Ecomely recipe.