The name Mbaazi is Swahili for “beans.” It is pronounced em ba-ah-zih-zih. The name Mbaazi dish is a traditional staple in Tanzania and Kenya. Its taste and aroma can be described as a mix of fresh and canned beans. The taste is similar to mbaazi, and it is usually served hot.
Mbaazi is a staple in Tanzania and Kenya. This food is a Swahili dish, and it can be made with any kind of bean. The best ones are not green or waxed. It is served as a meal with kashata, a sweet, deep-fried doughnut. It is a delicious and filling meal. But it’s a bit on the spicy side, so it may be too much for your taste.
Kenya Mbaazi Recipe
Kenya M'baazi - Pea Beans Nairobi Style
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons cooking oil or butter
- 1 cup pea beans dried, you can use any dried beans
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 1 bell pepper
- salt
Instructions
- Slice the onion and bell pepper and set aside
- Boil the beans for 1 hour in 1 liter of salted water in a pan, or until the beans are cooked. Remove from heat and drain.
- Heat the oil or butter in another pan. Add the onion, salt, cayenne pepper, and bell pepper and sauté until the onion is soft but not golden brown.
- Add the beans and continue sautéing until the onion is golden brown. Pour the coconut milk into the pot and cook. Continue to stir until the mixture turns to the consistency of a medium sauce.
- Dish in a bowl and let cool.
- Line small plates with lettuce and add half a glass of M'baazi every plate. Garnish with tomato wedges and parsley.
Notes
Nutrition
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Tips for making Kenya Mbaazi
To make Kenya Mbaazi, cook the beans in coconut milk over medium heat until they are soft and tender. Pour the cooked beans into a separate saucepan, and cook over low heat until thick. Serve hot or at room temperature. If you’d like a thicker sauce, you can add another tablespoon of sugar to the boiled beans before serving them. This recipe makes enough for two people, so you can make it as a meal for yourself and share with family and friends.
It can be made with any kind of bean, but green beans or waxed ones should not be used. You can use any kind of beans, but you should avoid waxed or green beans. The recipe for Mbaazi za nazi calls for 1 cup of water and one cup of finely grated coconut. You can also add 1/2 cup of onions to make it more flavorful.
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