Main Meals
Iimbotyi (boiled sugar beans)
4
Easy
5 minutes, plus overnight soaking time
2 hours
Iimbotyi, or simply cooked beans, is a delicious protein-rich, plant-based dish that's great as a midweek dinner, but also just any time of day really. These simple beans go well with rice or pap, or as an addition to your seven colours plate.
Ingredients
Method
- 2 cups / 360 g speckled beans, soaked overnight
- 4 cups chicken stock
- salt, to taste
- 2 T canola oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Method
Ingredients
1. Drain the beans and place in a medium saucepan. Add the stock and salt and bring to a rolling boil. Cook for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally, or until the beans are soft. Add 1 cup water if the cooking liquid runs low.
2. Drain the beans and set aside. Heat the oil in a pan. Gently fry the onion until softened, then add the garlic. Fry for a further 3 minutes, then add the beans. Stir through and check the seasoning.
Stylist: Khanya Mzongwana
Photographer: Toby Murphy
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