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Omaamba (bean sauce)

A smooth, comforting sauce of beans simmered with onion and tomato. Traditionally served with maize porridge or rice, it's a family favourite.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

207 kcal per serving

Protein
9.7 g
Carbohydrates
18.6 g
of which sugars
5.1 g
Fat
8.3 g
of which saturated fat
1.3 g
Fiber
9 g

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

Instructions

  1. Finely slice the onions and crush the garlic.
  2. Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onions for 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add the garlic, paprika and turmeric, then stir for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes and let them break down for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the beans and water, then bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Let it simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, mashing some of the beans to thicken the sauce.
  7. Adjust the seasoning, add the chilli if you're using it, and the coriander.
  8. Serve hot with maize porridge or rice.

Variations and tips

Protein version. Add 150 g of minced meat with the onions for a more filling dish.

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