AyimolouRice and Beans

Name: Ayimolou (Rice and Beans)
Prep time: 8 h 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 35 min
Total time: 9 h 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Togo
Ingredients: 300 g White Rice (rinsed); 250 g Red Bean (soaked for 8 hours and drained); 250 g Tomato (finely chopped); 150 g Onion (finely chopped); 10 g Garlic (crushed); 50 ml Vegetable Oil; 2 pcs Bay Leaf (whole); 10 g Salt; 900 ml Water; 500 ml Water

Ayimolou is a Togolese rice-and-bean dish that may be served plain or with sauces and garnishes. This tomato-seasoned version cooks the beans first, then finishes the rice in the same pot.

Prep

8h 15m

Cook

1h 35m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

486kcal

Calories

12g

Protein

13g

Fat

81g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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Rice

300g
White Rice (rinsed)

Beans

250g
Red Bean (soaked for 8 hours and drained)

Base

250g
Tomato (finely chopped)
150g
Onion (finely chopped)
10g
Garlic (crushed)
50ml
Vegetable Oil

Beans

2pcs
Bay Leaf (whole)

Rice

10g
Salt

Beans

900ml
Water

Rice

500ml
Water

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Method

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7 steps

01
Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic and tomato.
02
Cook until the tomato breaks down into a thick base.
03
Add the red beans, bay leaves, and water. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for 10 minutes.
04
Reduce to a gentle simmer, cover partially, and cook until the red beans are nearly tender.
05
Stir in the white rice, water, and salt. Bring back to a simmer.
06
Cover and cook over low heat until the white rice and red beans are tender and the liquid is absorbed.
07
Rest off the heat for 10 minutes, then fluff gently and serve.

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