Madesu (mahalagi): congolese black beans in tomato sauce recipe

Name: Madesu (mahalagi): congolese black beans in tomato sauce recipe
Prep time: 38 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Congo
Ingredients: Neutral oil : 60 milliliters; Onion : 1/2; Tomato : 250 milliliters; Tomato paste : 1.5 tablespoon; Black Beans (Cans) : 1080 milliliters; Cayenne pepper (Flakes) : 1/2 tablespoon; Montreal Steak Spices : 1/2 tablespoon; Vegetable stock (Powder) : 1/2 tablespoon; Bay Leaves : 2; Salt : 1 pinch; Water : 125 milliliters

Discover madesu, also known as mahalagi, a traditional Congolese dish made with black beans cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce. This recipe is rich in flavor and is a staple of Congolese cuisine, perfect for a comforting and hearty meal. Easy to make, this dish can be served with rice, plantains, or fufu. Follow our step-by-step guide to create this delicious Congolese dish that the whole family will love.

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Preparation 38 min
Servings 6
Level Débutant

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Preparation steps

Step 1
Finely chop the onions.
Heat the oil in the pan and cook the onions for about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add the tomatoes and tomato paste.
Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
Step 3
Rinse the beans and add them to the tomatoes.
Mix well.
Step 4
Add the spices, bay leaves, and salt.
Cook for about 8 minutes, still over medium heat.
Step 5
Add the water, mix, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 6
You can add a bit more water if you prefer more sauce.

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Madesu (mahalagi): congolese black beans in tomato sauce recipe

Ingredients

Neutral oil : 60 milliliters
Onion : 1/2
Diced tomatoes : 250 milliliters
Tomato paste : 1.5 tablespoon
Black Beans (Cans) : 1080 milliliters
Cayenne pepper (Flakes) : 1/2 tablespoon
Montreal Steak Spices : 1/2 tablespoon
Vegetable stock (Powder) : 1/2 tablespoon
Bay Leaves : 2
Salt : 1 pinch
Water : 125 milliliters

Preparation steps

Finely chop the onions.
Heat the oil in the pan and cook the onions for about 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and tomato paste.
Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
Rinse the beans and add them to the tomatoes.
Mix well.
Add the spices, bay leaves, and salt.
Cook for about 8 minutes, still over medium heat.
Add the water, mix, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
You can add a bit more water if you prefer more sauce.