Liberian Country Beans Torborgee

• 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

Ingredients for 12 servings (3.7 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   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.

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2. 2

   Drain and mash the beans to your preferred consistency.

3. 3

   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.

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4. 4

   Stir in the palm oil. Reduce to low heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.

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5. 5

   Stir in the potash and salt to taste.

6. 6

   Remove from the heat and let rest for about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Enjoy with any complimentary dish of your choice such as bread, rice, or garri.