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Ya Goma NUMBER ONE bean, dried beans from Congo (North Kivu), 900 g

Name: Ya Goma NUMBER ONE bean, dried beans from Congo (North Kivu), 900 g
Brand: NUMBER ONE
SKU: NK_561429178
Price: 11.9 EUR
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Dried beans
Stews
Congolese cuisine

Description, ingredients and allergens

The Ya Goma NUMBER ONE bean is a dried bean, named after Goma, the city in North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, through which it transits before being distributed. Soaked and then simmered in tomato sauce, it makes madesu, a Congolese family dish served with rice or foufou. 900 g bag.

What is the Ya Goma bean?

A dried bean sold under the name of its collection and transit region, Goma, in North Kivu. These beans are transported from the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Kinshasa and are widely eaten in urban areas for how easily they cook. They are also called madesu ya Goma in Lingala and Kikongo.

How to prepare madesu?

Soak the beans for several hours, ideally overnight.
Drain, cover with fresh water and cook until very tender.
Fry onion, garlic and tomato in a little palm oil, add the cooked beans and simmer until the sauce thickens.

Madesu is served with rice, plantain, foufou or chikwangue.

What to pair it with?

For the sauce, MAMA FUTA red palm oil brings the traditional colour and flavour. Serve with ORCHIDÉE broken rice, or discover other products in the NKOSI Congolese grocery.

Product information

Brand: NUMBER ONE (distribution: Tai Yat)
Net weight: 900 g
Product: dried beans
Origin: Goma region, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Allergens: the dried bean is not one of the 14 allergens that must be declared; check the bag for any possible traces
Storage: in a dry place, away from light

Precautions

As with all dried beans, soak and then fully cook them before eating: if not soaked and poorly cooked, they remain difficult to digest.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ya Goma bean?

A common dried bean, named after Goma, a city in North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, through which it transits before being distributed. It is used to prepare madesu, a bean dish in tomato sauce, served with rice or foufou.

How long should dried beans be soaked?

Allow several hours, ideally overnight. Sufficient soaking shortens the cooking time and makes the beans easier to digest before simmering them in sauce.

Are madesu and the Ya Goma bean the same thing?

Madesu is the dish, the Ya Goma bean is the ingredient. In Lingala and Kikongo, madesu ya Goma is the term used for these dried beans originating from the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

What should madesu be served with?

Traditionally with white rice, plantain, foufou or chikwangue (cassava paste). Red palm oil gives the tomato sauce its typical colour and flavour.

Where can I buy the Ya Goma bean in France?

NKOSI sells the Ya Goma NUMBER ONE bean in a 900 g bag and ships them from the Paris area within 24 to 72 working hours, to mainland France (2 to 3 working days) and to ten European countries. The minimum order is 39 €: in France, delivery to a pickup point is then free, and home delivery is free from 69 €.