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**Madesu** is a traditional Congolese dish made with red beans that are often served with rice, plantains, or fufu. It is a comforting and hearty meal, rich in flavor, and usually prepared with a combination of beans, vegetables, and spices. Here’s a recipe for the perfect **Madesu** dish:
### Perfect Madesu Dish Recipe
**Ingredients:**
– 2 cups dried red beans (or black-eyed peas), soaked overnight
– 1 medium onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 bell pepper, finely chopped (red or green)
– 1 large tomato, chopped
– 2 tbsp vegetable oil or palm oil
– 1 tsp ground cumin
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional, for heat)
– 1 tsp ground coriander
– 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 4 cups vegetable broth or water
– 1 tbsp tomato paste
– 1/2 cup coconut milk (optional, for a creamier texture)
– Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
**Instructions:**
