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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪15gProtein
🌾48gCarbs
🥑5gFat
🌿10gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Senkele

How to order / say it
Say it Senkele — [sen-keh-leh]
Order Please bring me the senkele.
Locally Ke kopa senkele, hle.
Say locally

A hearty stew of beans and vegetables.

Why try it?

Senkele is a symbol of self-sufficiency, made with locally grown legumes. It epitomizes the resourceful use of ingredients in Malealea.

How it tastes

Rich in flavor with a creamy texture, senkele offers a savory and earthy taste, often garnished with fresh herbs.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Originating in the late 19th century, this dish capitalized on the abundance of beans, becoming a staple in local diets.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🫘 400 g haricot beans
  • 🥕 200 g spinach
  • 🧄 50 g onion
  • 🥕 100 g tomatoes
  • 🥕 50 g carrot
  • 🧄 10 g garlic

Method

  1. 1 Soak beans overnight.
  2. 2 Cook beans with vegetables.
  3. 3 Simmer until soft.

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