MutakuraMaize, Beans, and Peanuts

Name: Mutakura (Maize, Beans, and Peanuts)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Zimbabwe
Ingredients: 400 g Samp (soaked overnight and drained); 250 g Sugar Bean (soaked overnight and drained); 150 g Peanuts (raw); 2400 ml Water; 8 g Salt

A traditional Zimbabwean mixture of samp, beans, and peanuts simmered together until tender and hearty.

Prep

15m

Cook

2h 30m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

785kcal

Calories

31g

Protein

20g

Fat

122g

Carbs

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

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Ingredients

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Mutakura

400g
Samp (soaked overnight and drained)
250g
Sugar Bean (soaked overnight and drained)
150g
Peanuts (raw)
2.4l
Water
8g
Salt

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Method

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6 steps

01
Place the soaked samp, sugar beans, peanuts, and water in a large heavy pot.
02
Bring to a full boil and boil for 10 minutes.
03
Reduce the heat, partially cover, and simmer gently until the samp, sugar beans, and peanuts are completely tender, stirring occasionally.
04
Add hot water during cooking if the mixture threatens to dry out before the grains and beans are tender.
05
Stir in the salt and cook uncovered until the mutakura is moist but no longer soupy.
06
Serve warm as a meal or substantial snack.

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