Ye'bekolo ena Bakela Nifro: calories and recipe

Ingredients

• 250 g white whole maize kernels (1.25 cup)
• 200 g broad beans, whole dried (1 cup)
• 10 g salt (2 tsp)
• 20 g oil (1.5 tbsp)
• 2500 g water (2.5 l)

How to make it

1. 1Sort, rinse, and pre-soak maize kernels and whole broad beans in cold water.
2. 2In a heavy-bottomed pot, cover grains with 2.5 liters of water and bring to a boil.
3. 3Reduce heat and simmer for 80 minutes until both maize and beans are completely tender.
4. 4Drain excess water, season with salt and vegetable oil, toss well, and serve warm.

Recipe and nutrition: EPHI & FAO, Ethiopian Food Recipes 2025