Sierra Leonean Recipe
Sierra Leone Slow Cooked Beans (1806)
4.5(149)
A delicious regional Sierra Leonean recipe featuring Brown Beans.
Developed across home kitchens in the Sierra Leone region, this recipe has been handed down through generations.
This recipe brings the authentic flavours of Sierra Leone directly to your kitchen table. A popular home-cooked favorite.
Recipe breakdown
Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
20 min prep, 75 min cook
Difficulty
Advanced
Spice
•
Serves
7
Ingredients
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Servings
- Brown Beans1 kg
- Palm Oil2 cups
- Onions1 medium
- Crayfish2 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Maggi Seasoning1 cube
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Method
How to make it
Step 1Prep Ingredients
Wash, chop and prepare the Brown Beans and fresh vegetables.
Step 2Sauté Aromatics
Heat oil in a heavy pot and sauté Onions until translucent.
Step 3Simmer
Add the Brown Beans and tomato/spice base, then simmer until fully cooked.
Chef's tips
- Serve hot for the best flavour.
- Pairs well with fresh chapati or rice.
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