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Somali Xawaash Spiced Kidney Bean Stew

Name: Somali Xawaash Spiced Kidney Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Somali
Ingredients: 30 oz red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup red onion, finely diced; 3 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1.5 cup crushed canned tomatoes; 1.5 tbsp xawaash spice blend; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

A comforting, spiced Somali bean dish simmered with tomatoes, green peppers, and aromatic xawaash seasonings.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

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Technique to learn

spice blooming

Sauting ground spices directly in hot oil with aromatics to unlock heat-soluble flavor compounds.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
Step 2: Add red onion and green bell pepper then saute for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Step 3: Stir in minced garlic and xawaash spice blend cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4: Pour in crushed tomatoes and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 5: Add the drained red kidney beans and salt stirring well to coat the beans in the spiced sauce.

Step 6: Cover and simmer on low heat for 12 minutes then stir in fresh lime juice before serving hot.

Cooking tips

Serve with warm flatbread or soft rice for a hearty traditional morning or evening meal.
Xawaash can be made at home by blending equal parts ground cumin coriander cardamom cinnamon and cloves with turmeric.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Somali; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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