Githeri (Boiled Corn and Beans)
Githeri is a staple of all African cuisine, especially in Kenya. Traditionally the recipe is just boiled corn and beans, seasoned with salt and nothing else. Githeri has evolved from region to region with additions of tomatoes, curry powder, various meats and fish, etc. This particular recipe is vegan, not requiring any type of animal protein, and couldn’t be any more flavorful.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 Roma tomatoes chopped
- 2 green onions chopped
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 tsp curry powder
- 2 cups corn
- 4 cups beans black, pinto, or red
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat up cooking oil in a pot over medium high heat. Sauté the onions, green onions, and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add in the tomatoes, corn, beans, spices, and water.
- Simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Season with salt.
