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Iimbotyi (boiled sugar beans)

Serves 4

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 5 minutes, plus overnight soaking time

Cooking Time 2 hours

Ingredients

2 cups / 360 g speckled beans, soaked overnight
4 cups chicken stock
salt, to taste
2 T canola oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Method

1. Drain the beans and place in a medium saucepan. Add the stock and salt and bring to a rolling boil. Cook for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally, or until the beans are soft. Add 1 cup water if the cooking liquid runs low.

2. Drain the beans and set aside. Heat the oil in a pan. Gently fry the onion until softened, then add the garlic. Fry for a further 3 minutes, then add the beans. Stir through and check the seasoning.

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Iimbotyi (boiled sugar beans)

Iimbotyi (boiled sugar beans)

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