Beans and bananas
Top 5 in Top 9 Best Burundian Food Recipes
Bananas and beans? Isn't this an unusual combination? This dish, on the other hand, offers a unique combination of savory and sweet flavors. It is the main course, and it is served with Burundi slaw and chapati bread.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. dried red kidney beans
- 4 green bananas or plantains
- 2 tablespoons palm oil
- 1 onion sliced
- Salt to taste
- Hot chili pepper to taste
Direction:
- Soak the beans in plenty of water for at least 3 hours.
- Drain, place in a pan, cover with water, and cook for 40 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
- Peel and chop the bananas, then brown the onions in a pan with the oil.
- Season the beans and bananas with salt and pepper after adding them to the oil.
- Add 4 cups of water and cook until the beans are tender and the liquid has reduced to about 1 cup.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
