{"id":2009,"date":"2022-01-06T13:18:56","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T10:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/?p=2009"},"modified":"2022-02-18T13:22:47","modified_gmt":"2022-02-18T10:22:47","slug":"githeri-special-maize-beans-beef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2022\/01\/06\/githeri-special-maize-beans-beef\/","title":{"rendered":"Githeri Special (Maize, beans & beef)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Githeri is a traditional meal among the central people of Kenya. It\u2019s commonly a mixture of maize and beans boiled together or separately then mixed. It can be eaten as is after seasoning with some salt though many people prefer making a stew or curry to enjoy as a complete meal. Adding beef to githeri makes it more special. Goes really well with steamed veggies on the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Start by preparing all your ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In a cooking pot\/sufuria, heat up some cooking oil and add the diced onions and carrots. Let them cook on medium-high heat for about 7-10 minutes till the carrots are softened and flavor is developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add in the cilantro (dania) stems (if using) at this point together with ginger-garlic paste. Allow to cook for a minute till fragrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add in the pureed tomatoes. Mix well, cover and allow to cook for about 3-5 minutes till you see the oil starting to separate with the tomatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Remove the lid to add in the beef. Stir to combine and allow to cook for about 15-20 minutes. The beef will release its own juices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the juices have dried up, add in the potatoes with one & a half cups of water. Mix well then allow this to simmer (while covered) for about 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes have softened and fork tender. (Incase they are sticking on the bottom of the pan, you can add a dash of water to prevent it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thereafter, add the preboiled beans and green maize to the potatoes and mix them in. Add another 1-1.5 cups of water (as desired) and mix in. Turn down the heat and let this simmer for 8-12 minutes while covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally season with black pepper & sea salt then add in your chopped up fresh cilantro (dania) leaves and\/or chives. Mix them in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Turn off the heat and serve it as is or with any veggies of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Githeri Special<\/h2>\n
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Githeri is a traditional meal among the central people of Kenya. It's commonly a mixture of maize and beans boiled together or separately then mixed. It can be eaten as is after seasoning with some salt though many people prefer making a stew or curry to enjoy as a complete meal. Adding beef to githeri makes it more special. Goes really well with steamed veggies on the side.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time <\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time <\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span> 5 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time <\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span> 15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Servings: <\/span>8<\/span> people<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>
Course: <\/span>Main Course<\/span><\/div><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>African, East African, Kenyan<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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