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Kuru Börülce Yemeği
Easy 10 hr~320 kcal 9/10
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Githeri
A Kenyan staple of maize and beans simmered together, then finished with onion, tomato, spices, and a light savory base.
Hard⏱️ 13 hr 38 min📖 1 min readServes 6~382 kcal🇰🇪 Kenyan🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 80 min cook 720 min rest
- #One-Pot
- Vegan
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Timeline
Total 13 h 38 min- Prep18 min
- Resting/Marinating12 h
- Cooking1 h 20 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the legumes
- 1.2 su bardağı(~240 ml) Dried white beans
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Boiled corn kernels
For the sauce
- 1 adet Onion
- 2 adet Tomatoes
- 2 diş Garlic
For the spice mix
- 0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Cumin
- 0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Ground red pepper
For cooking
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
- 6 su bardağı(~1200 ml) Water
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the dried white beans in water for 12 hours, then drain.
12 hr720:00 - 2
Boil the beans with 5 cups of water for 50 minutes, until tender.
50 min50:00 - 3
Add the boiled corn kernels to the beans and cook together for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 4
Dice the onion, tomatoes, and garlic small.
- 5
In a separate pot, saute the onion and garlic in vegetable oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 6
Add the tomatoes, cumin, ground red pepper, and salt, and cook for 6 minutes until sauce-like.
6 min06:00 - 7
Add the beans and corn to the sauce pot and let everything come together over low heat for 9 minutes.
9 min09:00
💡 Tip: Soak the dried beans overnight; this is the safest way for them to cook in the same pot with the corn without falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve githeri like a one-bowl main dish with optional avocado, hot pepper sauce, and lemony salad.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~382
kcal calories
16
g protein
66
g carbs
6
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 69%Fat 14%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Githeri make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Githeri take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 80 minutes, including 720 minutes of passive resting; 818 minutes in total.Is Githeri difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Githeri have?
Approximately 382 kcal per serving. Protein: 16g, carbs: 66g, fat: 6g.Is Githeri allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Githeri belong to?
This recipe belongs to Kenyan cuisine.How many ingredients does Githeri need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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