Authentic Ghanaian Red Red
A traditional Ghanaian black-eyed pea stew cooked in vibrant red palm oil and served with fried sweet plantains.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Black-eyed peas (dried and soaked overnight)
- 1/2 cup Zomi (Ghanian Red Palm Oil)
- 1 large Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 piece Scotch bonnet pepper, blended
- 3 large Plum tomatoes, blended
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1/4 cup Smoked mackerel or dried shrimp powder(optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 piece Bouillon cube (Maggi)
- 3 large Ripe plantains (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Boil the soaked black-eyed peas in a large pot with plenty of water until tender, then drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat the palm oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat until it becomes clear and fragrant.
- 3
Sauté the chopped onions in the palm oil for about 5 minutes until translucent and slightly caramelized.
- 4
Add the garlic, ginger, and scotch bonnet pepper, stirring for 2 minutes to release the aromatics.
- 5
Stir in the tomato paste and blended tomatoes, cooking the sauce for 15 minutes until the oil begins to separate on top.
- 6
Add the smoked fish or shrimp powder and the bouillon cube, then stir in the cooked beans.
- 7
Simmer the stew on low heat for 10 minutes to allow the beans to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
- 8
While the stew simmers, slice the ripe plantains and deep fry them until golden brown to serve alongside the beans.
Nutrition per Serving
540
Calories
18g
Protein
72g
Carbs
24g
Fat
12g
Fiber
15g
Sugar
680mg
Sodium
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