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Mango bean stew

Mango bean stew

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A traditional dish from the Hainaut region, full of flavor and satisfying, perfect for family meals.

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Recipe from Mehedi Abedin, MD Abu Siyam (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Discover this delicious mango bean stew, a traditional dish from the Hainaut region, that brings together the flavors of the past in a modern setting. It’s ideal for family meals, as it’s easy to prepare and pairs perfectly with a green salad.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total1 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodstove
  • Estimated cost$7.08 $1.18 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $3.60
  • $1.29
  • $0.22
  • $0.22
  • $0.07
  • $0.07
  • $0.07
  • $0.07
  • $0.69
  • $0.78

Prices from US supermarkets for 7 of 10 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. First, thoroughly wash the mango seeds, cook them, and remove the skin.
  2. In a container, heat mustard oil paint.
  3. Add bay leaves and chopped onion, and sauté gently until they are lightly browned. ≈ 3 min
  4. Next, combine the ginger paste, garlic, turmeric, chili pepper, and cumin powder in a bowl to form a paste. ≈ 4 min
  5. Gently mash the apples, then add them to the mixture and mix well with the Cucumis melo seeds.
  6. Add the salt, cover, and simmer over medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes, or until all the ingredients are cooked through and well combined.
  7. Finally, sprinkle with warm spices and fresh parsley, then cover and let simmer for 5 minutes before serving.

The bill

Mango bean stew

  • Mango seeds (cooked and peeled mango seeds), 250 grams$3.60
  • Two types of apples from the “chaukona” variety.$1.29
  • Chopped onion: 1 cup$0.22
  • Grated ginger: 1 tablespoon$0.22
  • 1 teaspoon of finely chopped Allium sativum (garlic)$0.07
  • Yellow spices: 1/2 teaspoon$0.07
  • Ground spices: 1 teaspoon$0.07
  • Ground spices: 1/2 teaspoon$0.07
  • olive oil: 4 tablespoons$0.69
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped chives$0.78

Total$7.08

that's $1.18 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • Mango seeds (cooked and peeled mango seeds), 250 grams
  • Two types of apples from the “chaukona” variety.
  • Chopped onion: 1 cup
  • Grated ginger: 1 tablespoon
  • 1 teaspoon of finely chopped Allium sativum (garlic)
  • Yellow spices: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground spices: 1 teaspoon
  • Ground spices: 1/2 teaspoon
  • 1/2 teaspoon of warm spices
  • Two leaves of tej (or tea leaves)
  • To taste
  • olive oil: 4 tablespoons
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped chives

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