Beans
Red Red (Bean Stew with Fried Plantain)

Red Red (Bean Stew with Fried Plantain)

Ghana

90Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
9Steps
About

A Ga favourite of black-eyed peas stewed in red palm oil and served alongside golden fried ripe plantain, named for its two red elements.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Frying pan
  • Blender
  • Wooden spoon
  • Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Black-eyed peas (cowpeas)2 cups
Palm oil1/3 cup
Onion2
Fresh tomatoes3
Tomato paste2 tbsp
Scotch bonnet pepper2
Ginger1 thumb
Dried or smoked fish (optional)1 piece
Ripe plantains3
Vegetable oil (for frying plantain)for frying
Stock cubes2
Saltto taste

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