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FOODS
BLACK BEAN SOUP
The bean seed, a very important source of protein, is one of the most common foods in Africa. Classified as a
vegetable for human or animal food consumption, bean belongs to many genera of the flowering plant family called
Fabaceae. Beans, which are used in several traditional dishes in African and beyond, can be cooked in different ways,
including boiling, frying, and baking. Below is a list of some bean recipes you can prepare. These meals taste delicious
when properly cooked. A good reason to follow the instructions carefully.
(Serve 5)
Ingredients
1 medium onion and carrot each
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon salt
¼ cup of virgin oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
Small amount of chiles
1 can dry black bean
1½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup of whole yoghurt
1 tablespoon of hot chilli sauce
Water
Preparation Method:
(i) Peel and chop the onion and carrot
(ii) Peel garlic cloves by smashing into
smaller pieces
(iii) Heat the oil in a pot; add onion, carrot
and garlic. Cook while stirring until
onion turns golden
(iv) Add red wine vinegar and cook
(v) Add 2 tablespoons of chilli sauce and
stir to coat
(vi) Pour dried black beans, oregano, salt
and 8 cups of water
(vii) Simmer and stir every 30 minutes to
prevent sticking, until beans are soft
and creamy for about 2 hours
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