Africa: Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Mutakura (Peanut and Beans)

Africa: Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Mutakura (Peanut and Beans)

 

INGREDIENTS:

180 grams (6 ounces) raw shelled peanuts

500 grams (about 1 pound) bambara nuts

10 cups water, for boiling

2 teaspoons salt, divided

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Gather the ingredients.

The first step is to pre-soak the bambara nuts and peanuts separately in cold water, preferably for at least 12 hours or overnight.

When ready to cook, drain the bambara nuts and top up with water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring this to a boil and simmer for 50 minutes.

At this point, drain, then add the peanuts, remaining salt, and additional water to the bambara beans and boil for the remaining 1 hour and 10 minutes.

After the cooking process is complete, taste for seasoning and ensure the peanuts and beans are cooked well.

Enjoy as a snack or side dish. 

 

TIP:

Since it is extremely difficult to obtain bambara nuts outside of the African continent a good substitution is black-eyed peas or cowpeas.
Author: orenalwpusr

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