World Flavors Cookbook

Githeri

A traditional Kikuyu one-pot meal of boiled maize and beans, often sautéed with vegetables for extra flavor.

Cuisine: Kenya

Ingredients

• 2 cups Dry Maize kernels
• 2 cups Kidney beans
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 potatoes, cubed (optional)
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Boil the maize and beans together until soft (this can take several hours, or use pre-boiled).
2. In a separate pot, sauté onions until golden.
3. Add the boiled maize and beans, along with potatoes if using.
4. Add a little water or stock and simmer until potatoes are tender.