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Githeri

Maize and beans stewed together.

Prep20 min
Cook2 h 5 min
Total10 h 25 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving274 kcal
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KenyaMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Maize, dried and soaked300 g
  • Beans, soaked250 g
  • Onion1
  • Tomatoes3
  • Garlic3 cloves
  • Dhania (coriander)1 bunch
  • Oil3 tbsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Black pepper1/2 tsp

Method

  1. BoilBoil maize and beans together 2 hours.
  2. FryFry with onion and tomato.

Nutrition per serving

Calories274 kcal
Protein12.1 g
Carbohydrates40.7 g
Fat8.4 g
Fibre8.8 g
Sugar7.1 g
Sodium415 mg
Saturated fat1.2 g
Serving sizeabout 200 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Githeri take to make?

About 10 h 25 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 2 h 5 min of cooking, plus 8 h resting.

How many calories are in Githeri?

About 274 kcal per serving, with 12 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 200 g each.

Which allergens does Githeri contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Githeri from?

Githeri is a main course from Kenya. Maize and beans stewed together.

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