‘Bambara’ means ‘unbeliever’ as history dictates the ethnic group resisted Islam when it was introduced in 1854 by Tukulor conqueror, El had Umar Tal.
The Bambara ethnic group are spread across West Africa ( in countries such as Guinea, Senegal, Mali and Burkina Faso) particularly now in Mali where they make up the majority of the Mande ethnic group.
Bambara pods ripens underground (just like Peanuts), hence they’re referred to as nuts, even though it’s popularly known as Bambara Beans.
Bambara beans / nuts do have a high protein content and it’s perfect to enjoy as a snack or a meal. In Ghana, Bambara Beans are slow cooked with the inclusion of sugar, spices and served with a spicy Plantain Pancake known as Tatale.
INGREDIENTS
300g of Bambara nuts
250g of Smoky Spicy Salsa (Raw Pepper)
5 Pettie Belle Chillies or any Green Chillies
3 strands of Grains of Selim or Star Anise
20g of sliced Ginger
2.25 litres of water or Chicken stock
3 Bay leaves
6 Chipolatas or any Sausage that’s available to you. Better still try using Goat Meat.
2 tablespoonful of Olive oil
2 tablespoonful of Coconut oil
1 teaspoonful of blended Green chillies, Onion and Garlic.
1 teaspoonful of a Ginger, Onion and Aniseed blend.
1 teaspoonful of Thyme or 4 leaves of Ghanaian Basil
1 thinly sliced Onion
Optional diced charred Red Peppers, Parsley and Mint.
1 teaspoonful of Lime or Lemon juice
Salt to taste
METHOD
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