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Henakisoa sy voanjobory
Malagasy pork stewed with Bambara groundnuts
Henakisoa sy voanjobory is a highland dish from the countryside around Antsirabe and Fianarantsoa, cooked for family gatherings: pork simmered for a long time with Bambara groundnuts, a hard, round pulse that turns creamy and nutty, until the meat is tender and the beans have thickened the sauce. This dish contains pork. It is eaten with rice and a fresh tomato salad. The mistake is not soaking the dried pulses, which then never soften; soak them overnight. Chef's tip: if you can't find Bambara groundnuts, black-eyed beans or borlotti give a similar result in less time.
- Total time
- 150 min
- Difficulty
- medium
- Serves
- 6
Ingredients
Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Drain 10 ½ oz dried Bambara groundnuts or black-eyed beans, put them in a pan of fresh water, bring to the boil and boil hard for 10 minutes, then simmer for 40 minutes (20 for black-eyed beans) until starting to soften. Drain.
50 minStep 2: Meanwhile heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy pot and brown 2 lb pork shoulder or belly for 10–15 minutes until the fat runs and it is golden all over.
15 minStep 3: Add 1 onion, 4 garlic cloves and ½ oz fresh ginger and cook for 5 minutes. Add 3 tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
10 minStep 4: Add the pulses, 6 ¼ cups water and 1 ½ tsp salt. Cover and simmer for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, until the pork is tender and the beans are creamy. Uncover for the last 15 minutes to thicken.
75 minStep 5: Pork pieces must reach at least 145°F; after this long simmer they will be well above. Serve with rice. Keeps 3 days chilled.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 610 kcal
- Protein
- 34 g
- Carbs
- 30 g
- Fat
- 38 g
- Fibre
- 10 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does henakisoa sy voanjobory take?
- About 150 minutes in total: 20 minutes to prepare and 130 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 6 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of onion?
- 2 shallots per onion.
- What can I use instead of garlic cloves?
- ½ tsp garlic paste or ⅛ tsp garlic powder per clove.
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