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Kenya: M'baazi (Pea Beans Nairobi Style)

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Recipe Introduction

M'Baazi means "beans" in Swahili and is pronounced em ba-ah'-zi with the voice pitched higher on the final syllable. Any kind of beans may be used except green or waxed beans. You'll be surprised to find that dried beans can taste so good! If it is not convenient to prepare the coconut milk, use 1 cup of milk and add 1/2 cup of finely grated packaged coconut. In a 2-quart saucepan:
Simmer: 1 cup DRIED PEA BEANS in
1 quart BOILING SALTED WATER until tender (about one hour). Drain.
In another 2-quart saucepan:
Saute: 1/2 cup ONIONS, chopped finely
1/2 cup GREEN PEPPER, chopped finely
1 tsp. SALT
1/4 tsp. CRUSHED RED PEPPER in
4 Tbs. OIL or BUTTER until soft but not brown.
Add the drained beans and continue to saute until the onions are brown.
Add 1 cup COCONUT MILK (see page 225)
Simmer gently until the coconut milk thickens to medium-sauce consistency.
Correct the Seasoning
Place in 1-quart bowl and chill until thoroughly cold.
Line small sauce dishes with lettuce cups.
Dish out 1/2 cup M'BAAZI per portion.
Garnish with 1 or 2 PARSLEY SPRIGS and TOMATO WEDGES.