Ndiwo ya Nyemba za Mtedza (Malawian Red Kidney Beans in Peanut Sauce) – Authentic Malawi Recipe
Hearty everyday Malawian plant-based relish combining tender beans with savory groundnut sauce.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇼 Malawi (East Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Simmered red kidney beans, Roasted groundnut flour/paste, Diced plum tomatoes, Garlic, Onion
Ingredients for Ndiwo ya Nyemba za Mtedza (Malawian Red Kidney Beans in Peanut Sauce) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) simmered red kidney beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups roasted groundnut flour/paste, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup diced plum tomatoes
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Malawi seasoning (onion, fresh cilantro, sea salt)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and garlic for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in onion, fresh cilantro, sea salt and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Malawi's kitchen.
- Add simmered red kidney beans and roasted groundnut flour/paste, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
- Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
- Fold in diced plum tomatoes, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.