Liberian Country Beans Torborgee
This dish is popularly eaten in Liberia.
Ingredients
- 48 oz dried beans
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 medium size onions, neatly chopped
- 1 cup water
- 22 oz seitan
- 2 habanero pepper, neatly chopped
- 1 cup palm oil
- ½ teaspoon country soda or 2 pinches of baking soda, dissolved in warm water
- 1 teaspoon of salt or to taste
Instructions
- Pick over the beans and remove any unwanted ones. You may soak them overnight to reduce the cooking period. Place beans in a pot and cover with water. Boil until tender, adding water if needed.
- Drain and mash the beans to your preferred consistency.
- Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a separate pot. Stir in the mashed beans along with the onions, 1 cup water, seitan, and habanero pepper. Boil for about 20–25 minutes.
- Stir in the palm oil. Reduce to low heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.
- Stir in the potash and salt to taste.
- Remove from the heat and let rest for about 5 minutes.
- Enjoy with any complimentary dish of your choice such as bread, rice, or garri.