HOW TO COOK YOUR BAMBARA BEANS (ABOBOI) PERFECTLY

bambara beans

🥗Healthier: black-eyed peas

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black-eyed peas are more widely available and offer similar protein content.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats while being versatile.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

Soak bambara beans overnight.

Wash the soaked bambara beans and add to 1 liter of water.

Bring the water to a boil and discard the cloudy water after 5-6 minutes.

Add fresh water and continue cooking for about 1 hour on medium to low heat, checking occasionally.

After 35 minutes, add 500 milliliters of water to ensure proper cooking.

Scoop some of the beans with liquid into a bowl and blend until creamy, then mix back into the pot.

Add jaggery for sweetness and coconut oil for creaminess.

Season with salt to taste and allow to simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

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