Beans Stew & Fried Plantain The Ghana 🇬🇭 Way - Red Red

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being healthier.

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeño offers heat without the same intensity.

ginger

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger is more accessible and has a longer shelf life.

beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are often cheaper.

Wash the black eyed peas 2-3 times to ensure they are thoroughly cleaned.

Bring water to a boil in a pot.

Pour the washed beans into the boiling water and cover, allowing them to cook for 30-40 minutes.

Add salt to the beans while they cook, mixing it in and ensuring the pot is not fully covered to prevent boiling over.

Chop one onion and blend the other with garlic and pepper to taste.

In a separate pan, heat palm oil and add the chopped onion, cooking until caramelized.

Add the blended garlic, onion, and pepper mixture to the pan along with the chopped tomatoes, mixing well and cooking until the water reduces considerably.

Check the beans; if the water is reducing, add canned tuna and a little more salt to taste, considering the salt already added to the beans.

Once the beans are soft, mix them into the stew and allow it to cook until the flavors meld together and the water reduces further.

Peel and chop the ripe plantains into desired shapes, adding a little salt and water to coat them lightly.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan until hot, then add the plantain slices to fry.

Flip the plantains when golden brown to ensure even cooking on both sides.

Once fried, remove the plantains and drain on paper towels to soak up excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

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