Northern Rice and Beans (Garau-Garau)

Ingredients

• 2 cups black-eyed beans, picked and washed
• 2 cups rice, washed
• ½ cup Hizabrun Palm Oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons yaji (suya spice)
• Salt to taste
• To serve: sliced cabbage, tomatoes, cucumber and boiled eggs

Method

1. Cook the beans in plenty of water for 35 minutes, until almost soft.
2. Add the rice and a teaspoon of salt, with enough water to cover by two fingers. Cook for 20 minutes on low heat until both are soft and the water is absorbed.
3. Heat the palm oil in a small pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add half the onion and fry for 3 minutes, until soft.
4. Dish the rice and beans, spoon the hot palm oil and onions over it and sprinkle with yaji.
5. Serve with the fresh vegetables, the rest of the onion and boiled eggs.