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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 140 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Choroko Sauce is a traditional Ugandan recipe for a classic vegetarian stew of mung beans and potatoes cooked in red palm oil. Can be served with Mandazi Uganda Mandazi -Fried Dough. Prep time does not include soaking time. Ingredients:
300 g dried mung beans |
2 tablespoons palm oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
3 tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces (medium) |
1 large onion, chopped |
4 garlic cloves, crushed |
salt and black pepper |
120 ml water |
Directions:
1. Cover the beans with water and soak overnight. The next day drain and rinse the beans. Cover with water in a pot and allow to simmer until tender(about 90minutes). Add more water if needed.
2. Drain the beans and mash with a fork.
3. Meanwhile fry the onions and garlic in the oil for a few minutes. Add the tomatoes and fry for 5 minutes. Add this fried mixture to the beans, fold to mix in and season with salt and black pepper. Place in a pan with the 120ml water and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes then serve over rice or with Mandazi.
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