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title: Ndambé (Senegalese Bean Stew Sandwich)
servings: 6
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 45 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/ndambe
---

Gather @black-eyed pea{2%can} and @baguette{2}.

Dice the @onion{2} and mince the @garlic{4%clove}.

Fry the onion and garlic in the pot until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. ~{5%minutes}

Stir in the @tomato paste{3%tbsp} and cook until it darkens and smells toasted, 2–3 minutes. ~{150%seconds}

Add the @sweet potato{300%g} and enough water to cover; simmer 15 minutes until the sweet potato softens. ~{15%minutes}

Add the beans and @scotch bonnet{0.5} and stew 20 minutes until thick, mashing some of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the broth. ~{20%minutes}

Taste and adjust the salt; fish out the scotch bonnet once the stew has enough heat for your liking.

Split warm baguettes lengthwise, ladle the ndambé in generously, and press shut for ten seconds so the bread soaks a little before eating.