Beans
Madesu (Brazzaville Beans)

Madesu (Brazzaville Beans)

Republic of the Congo

105Minutes
EasyLevel
5Serves
9Steps
About

A humble, beloved white-bean stew of Congo-Brazzaville, slow-cooked with onion, tomato and red palm oil until creamy and rich.

Equipment
  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Dried white beans2 cups
Onions2
Tomatoes3
Garlic3 cloves
Tomato paste1 tbsp
Red palm oil⅓ cup
Scotch bonnet (pili-pili)1
Stock cubes2
Wateras needed
Saltto taste

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