Kiumbo (Kiburu) Plantain & Beans Soup (Kilimanjaro Soup)


Ingredients
3 green plantains, peeled and diced
1 cup dried beans substitute (can red kidney beans)
1 tablespoon bicarbonate of soda substitute baking soda or accent flavor enhancer
1 pound stew beef (option)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive
Salt to taste
4 cups water

Directions
Soak your dried beans overnight (If you are you using the canned beans skip this step).