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Githeri (Kenyan Stewed Corn and Beans)
A hearty, nutritious Central Kenyan stew of simmered maize, red beans, and tender potatoes.
The story
Originating with the Kikuyu community of the Central Highlands, Githeri is a foundational Kenyan comfort dish that has sustained generations through school cafeterias and family hearths. Historically made simply by boiling whole maize and beans together, modern interpretations fry the cooked grains with aromatics, curry spices, potatoes, and fresh coriander.
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