Ghanaian Red Red Stew
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
412 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
African
Ghanaian Red Red Stew
Description
This stew begins by cooking cowpeas until tender, then they are combined with a sauté of chopped red onions, grated ginger, Scotch bonnet chili, and smoked pork in red palm oil. The heat of the Scotch bonnet and cayenne peppers adds a vibrant spiciness, while curry powder contributes earthiness.
Fresh plum tomatoes, tomato puree, and tomato paste add body and acidity to the stew, with the combination simmered until the flavors meld. Salt and black pepper season to taste, balancing the rich palm oil and smoky pork.
The dish is typically accompanied by fried plantains or simple white rice, which complement the robust flavors and provide a satisfying meal. Use canned black-eyed peas as a convenient substitute by rinsing them well before adding to the stew.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup cowpeas black-eyed peas are the most common, any kind
- 1/4 cup Red Palm Oil see above, or substitute
- 1 red onion chopped
- ginger 1-inch piece, peeled and grated
- 1 Scotch bonnet chile or habanero chile, minced
- 1/4 pound pork or ham, smoked, chopped
- 1 to 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 4 to 6 plum tomato chopped
- 1 cup tomato puree or crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the cowpeas in plain water until they are tender. Add a big pinch of salt, cover the pot and remove it from the heat. Set aside for now.
- In a medium pot, heat the palm oil over medium heat. When it's hot, saute the onions for about 3 minutes, then add the Scotch bonnet and the chopped, smoked pork. Saute for another minute or three. Stir in the cayenne and the curry powder, then the chopped fresh tomatoes.
- Add the remaining ingredients and the cowpeas. Remove the cowpeas from their water with a slotted spoon. It's OK if some cooking water gets into the pot. Stir well to combine and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve with fried plantains or simple white rice.
Notes
- If canned black-eyed peas are used, drain and rinse them well before adding to the stew.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 1298mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1175IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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