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Ghanaian Red Red Stew

This is a wonderful dish of beans with tomatoes and a touch of chile and curry. I add some pork to it, too, which is not traditional. Use red palm oil if you can, because it is one of the signature ingredients; if you can't find it, substitutions are above.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 412 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: African

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup cowpeas of any kind (black-eyed peas are the most common)
  • 1/4 cup red palm oil, or substitute (see above)
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • A 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero chile, minced
  • 1/4 pound smoked pork, chopped (or ham)
  • 1 to 3 teaspoons cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 4 to 6 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup tomato puree or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  • NOTE: If you are using canned black-eyed peas, just drain them in a colander and rinse well, and add them to the stew as directed above. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 412kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 409mg (17%) Potassium 1298mg (37%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1175IU (24%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 96mg (10%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412

% 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.