Githeri with maize, beans and tomato

Kenya · Kenyan

Githeri

A Kenyan maize and bean dish cooked with onion, tomato and mild spices.

  • Kenyan
  • 50 min total time
  • 4 base servings
  • 1 version

Country

Kenya

Cuisine

Kenyan

Servings

4 servings

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Total

50 min

1 version

Makes 4 servings.

Simmer until maize and beans are tender but keep some bite.

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Servings

Adapted for 4 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

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Classic

A Kenyan maize and bean dish cooked with onion, tomato and mild spices.

This version is plant-based.

Version

  • Vegan

Contains

  • No listed allergens for this variant.

Ingredients

  • 350 g cooked maize kernels
  • 350 g cooked kidney beans
  • 130 g onion, chopped
  • 220 g tomato, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 20 ml neutral oil
  • 2 g ground cumin
  • 320 ml water
  • 6 g fine salt

Cooking method

Pan

  1. Cook base

    Cook onion and garlic in oil until soft, then add cumin.

  2. Add tomato

    Add diced tomato and cook until it breaks down into a light sauce.

  3. Add maize and beans

    Stir in cooked maize, beans, water and salt.

  4. Simmer

    Cook gently until flavors combine and texture is tender but not mushy.

Frequently asked questions

Can I batch-cook githeri?

Yes. It reheats well and can be portioned for several meals.

Can I use broth instead of water?

You can, but plain water keeps seasoning controlled and simple.

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