Sousboontjies
Sousboontjies. Enjoy the rich, comforting flavors that make this dish a timeless favorite.
Ingredientes
- 2 tazas dried sugar beans (or 2 cans, drained)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cucharada aceite
- 2 cucharada azúcar
- 2 cucharada vinegar
- 2 cucharada tomato sauce (ketchup)
- 1 cucharada chutney (like Mrs Ball’s)
- 1 cucharadita sal
- ½ cucharadita pimienta negra
- 1-2 tazas water (as needed)
Instrucciones
- Cook the beans (if using dried): Soak overnight, then boil until soft (about 1–1.5 hours). Drain and set aside.
- Fry the onion: Heat oil in a pot and sauté the chopped onion until soft and lightly golden.
- Add flavourings: Stir in sugar, vinegar, tomato sauce, chutney, salt, and pepper.
- Combine beans: Add the cooked beans and mix well.
- Cocer a fuego lento: Add a bit of water and let everything simmer gently for 20–30 minutes until thick and glossy.
- Taste and adjust: Balance sweetness and acidity by adding more sugar or vinegar if needed.
