Batar Da'anCorn, Mung Bean, and Pumpkin Stew
Batar Da'an is a Timorese stew of corn, mung beans, and pumpkin. This version adds coconut milk for a creamy regional variation while keeping the staple grain-and-legume combination central.
Prep
20m
Cook
55m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Stew
- 200gMung Bean (rinsed)
- 400gCorn
- 500gPumpkin (peeled and cubed)
- 120gOnion (finely chopped)
- 12gGarlic (crushed)
- 30mlVegetable Oil
- 900mlWater
- 250mlCoconut Milk
- 8gSalt
- 2gBlack Pepper
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Method
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- 01
Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
- 02
Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- 03
Add the mung beans, corn, pumpkin, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer.
- 04
Cover partially and cook for 40 to 50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mung beans are tender and the pumpkin begins to break down.
- 05
Stir in the coconut milk, salt, and black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, until lightly thickened.
- 06
Taste for seasoning and serve hot.
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