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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.

 

Githeri

Yields4 Servings

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

Directions

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!

Githeri

Learn what mealtime is like for Salama, a girl in Kenya with 13 siblings.