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Batar daan (pumpkin, corn and bean stew)

A Timorese stew of pumpkin, corn and red beans, served with cooked rice. Makes 4 servings; prep: 15 minutes; cooking: 20 minutes.

Batar daan combines pumpkin, corn and beans in a simple stew. This version is served with cooked rice and makes 4 servings.

Total time35 min
DifficultyIntermediate
servings4
Batar daan (pumpkin, corn and bean stew)
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Method

  1. 01

    Sauté the onion and garlic

    Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté, stirring, until tender.

    Ready to continue when: The onion is tender and the garlic is fragrant, but not browned or burnt.

  2. 02

    Bring the pumpkin to a boil

    Add the water and pumpkin. Increase the heat until the water starts to boil.

    Ready to continue when: The water is boiling and the pumpkin is submerged in the liquid.

  3. 03

    Add the corn and beans

    Stir in the frozen corn and drained red beans. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15–20 minutes, until the pumpkin is tender.

    Ready to continue when: A fork passes easily through the pumpkin, and the corn and beans are thoroughly hot.

    20 min
  4. 04

    Serve with rice

    Divide the cooked rice among 4 plates and serve the hot stew alongside it.

    Ready to continue when: The rice and stew are divided among the 4 plates and served hot.

Sources and review

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