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Sousboontjies

11 ingredients 10 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

65
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Fat
16g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 10 ingredients — the other 5 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cloves 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Bean not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Sauce not in our table 0
Laurel not in our table 0
Leaf not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried sugar beans
  • water
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour (to thicken sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • White pepper to taste
  • Optional flavourings:
  • 1/2 chilli
  • 1 laurel leaf
  • Pinch of ground cloves

Directions

1

Sort through the beans to remove any discoloured or damaged beans and small pebbles.

2

Rinse the beans and soak overnight in water

3

Drain the beans and rinse well

4

Cover beans with water in a saucepan and simmer slowly until the beans are soft. This will take at least 2 hours, but might take longer. Add more boiling water if necessary to keep the beans moist.

5

To thicken the sauce, mix a tablespoon flour or cornflour and a little water into a smooth paste, stir into the beans. (or mash some of the cooked beans and stir in)

6

Add vinegar, sugar and salt and simmer for another 10 minutes.

7

It can be served warm, or bottled for future use.

8

Category:South African Salads

9

Category: South African Vegetarian

10

Category:South African Recipes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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