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A Ghanaian black-eyed pea stew with tomato, onion and fried plantain.
- Ghanaian
- 50 min total time
- 4 base servings
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Classic
A Ghanaian black-eyed pea stew with tomato, onion and fried plantain.
The classic recipe is naturally vegan in this batch.
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- Classic
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Version
Contains
Ingredients
- 500 g cooked black-eyed peas
- 360 g ripe plantain, sliced
- 380 g crushed tomato
- 140 g onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 45 ml neutral oil
- 3 g sweet paprika
- 250 ml water
- 6 g fine salt
Cooking method
Pot
- Cook base
Cook onion and garlic in remaining oil, then add paprika.
- Simmer stew
Add tomato, water, black-eyed peas and salt, and simmer gently.
- Serve
Serve the bean stew with freshly fried plantain on the side.
Frequently asked questions
Can I cook plantain in advance?
It is best freshly fried so it stays crisp at the edges.
Can I make the stew thicker?
Yes. Mash a small portion of peas directly in the pot.
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