Cambuulo — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

Slow-cooked adzuki beans mashed with butter and sugar, a hearty and beloved Somali comfort food traditionally eaten at night.

Ingredients

1 Drain soaked adzuki beans, place in a large pot, and cover with six cups of fresh water.
2 Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for two to three hours.
3 Stir occasionally, adding more water as needed, until beans are very soft and begin to break down.
4 Mash about half the beans with a wooden spoon or masher, leaving some whole for texture.
5 Stir in butter and sugar until melted and well incorporated, then add salt to taste.
6 Serve warm in bowls, optionally drizzled with coconut milk, as a satisfying evening meal.

Did You Know?

Somalis say cambuulo gives you energy and strength, and it is traditionally the last meal eaten before a long journey.