Meera Sodha's vegetarian recipe for kacang pool, or Malaysian bean stew
A delicious and triumphant blend of Levantine and Malay cuisines
TL;DR
- Kacang pool is a Malaysian bean stew derived from Egyptian ful medames.
- The recipe is a vegetarian adaptation using soya mince instead of traditional beef.
- Key ingredients include baked beans, borlotti beans, red onions, garlic, ginger, and a blend of spices.
- The dish is prepared by sautéing aromatics, cooking the soya mince and spices, then simmering the beans.
- It is served topped with a fried egg, green chillies, red onion, and lime, with bread on the side for mopping.