Githeri
Githeri is a Kenyan stew of beans and corn that you’ll enjoy cooking and eating with your family. Before you dig in, thank God for the food and say a prayer for kids in Kenya who don’t have enough to eat.
Adult help needed.
1 tbsp cooking oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 (15-ounce) cans of kidney beans
3 cups corn kernels
2 potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 cups water
salt to taste
1
Heat the oil in a skillet or saucepot over medium heat. Then add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes or until golden and soft.
2
Add the tomato paste and cook about 1 minute, stirring.
3
Add the beans, corn, potatoes, water and salt. Bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and most liquid has been absorbed.
5
Enjoy with your family!
Ingredients
1 tbsp cooking oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 (15-ounce) cans of kidney beans
3 cups corn kernels
2 potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 cups water
salt to taste
