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Sweet Maragwe
Photo: Jonas Ducker

Sweet Maragwe

5 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

456
Calories
11g
Protein
28g
Fat
46g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Kidney Bean 1/2 cup canned (128g) drained 112
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Red Bean not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb dry red beans or kidney beans, soaked in water overnight
  • 1-2 cups of coconut milk
  • 2-4 tbsp sugar to taste
  • ¼ tsp ground cardamom (or a small piece of stick cinnamon)
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions

1

Rinse and drain soaked beans. Place beans in a large cooking pot and add fresh water to cover. Bring to a fast boil and cook for ten minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are nearly tender. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and cook until beans are tender, stirring occasionally. Savor after lunch or dinner.

2

Category:Congolese Recipes

3

Category:Congolese Desserts

Recipe sourced from fandom

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