Goroka Highlands Bean, Corn & Pumpkin Hearth Stew – Authentic Papua New Guinea Recipe
Hearty mountain stew from the Eastern Highlands packed with beans, corn, and pumpkin.
- Country of Origin
- 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea (Melanesia, Oceania)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Red kidney beans, Sweet corn kernels, Cubed pumpkin, Garlic, Ginger
Ingredients for Goroka Highlands Bean, Corn & Pumpkin Hearth Stew (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) red kidney beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups sweet corn kernels, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup cubed pumpkin
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Papua New Guinea seasoning (ginger, thyme, coconut milk)
- 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 ginger, thyme, coconut milk and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Papua New Guinea's kitchen.
- Add red kidney beans and sweet corn kernels, 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 cubed pumpkin, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.