A hearty one-pot combination of fluffy rice and tender red beans cooked together with palm oil, onions, and garlic, forming the everyday comfort meal of millions.
Nutrition & Info
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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Boil soaked beans in water for 30-40 minutes until nearly tender. Drain, reserving liquid.
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Heat palm oil in a large pot. Saute onion and garlic until fragrant.
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Add rice and stir for 2 minutes to coat in oil.
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Add beans, bouillon cubes, salt, and 3 cups of reserved bean liquid.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to very low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
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6
Fluff with a fork and serve with fried plantains or a simple salad.
Did You Know?
Loso na madesu is so universally eaten in the DRC that asking someone if they have eaten it is equivalent to asking if they have eaten at all.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- large pot
- wooden spoon
Garnishing
fried plantain slices
Accompaniments
The Story Behind Loso na Madesu
Rice and beans together became the quintessential Congolese comfort food in the post-independence era. While neither ingredient is native to the Congo, their combination with palm oil created a dish that is now inseparable from Congolese daily life.
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