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Red Red

Cultural Context

Originating from Ghana, Red Red is a beloved dish that highlights the use of black-eyed peas and palm oil, staples in West African cuisine. Traditionally served with fried plantains, it embodies the communal spirit of sharing meals in Ghanaian culture. Today, Red Red has gained popularity beyond its borders, often enjoyed in various forms across the diaspora, showcasing the rich flavors of African cooking.

GhanaianGHmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lb black-eyed peas
water
6-8 small herrings
3 teaspoons salt
palm oil
onion
ginger
red bell pepper
scotch bonnet pepper
fermented fish
plantains

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor profile with less saturated fat.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken provides lean protein, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Chickpeas are nutritious and canned beans save time.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red chili flakes

Jalapeños offer heat with a milder flavor.

1

Soak 2 lb of black-eyed peas for about 6 hours.

2

Strain and wash the soaked black-eyed peas to remove foam.

3

Transfer the washed peas into a 7.5 quart saucepan and add water just above the beans.

4

Cook the beans for a total of 40 minutes, stirring occasionally and removing foam as needed.

5

After 40 minutes, add 6-8 small herrings and some fermented fish to the beans to cook with them.

6

Add 3 teaspoons of salt to the beans.

7

Blend onion, ginger, and red bell pepper together, then add to the beans and let boil for an additional 10-15 minutes.

8

In a separate pan, heat palm oil and add the fermented fish to infuse the oil with flavor.

9

Caramelize the onions in the palm oil until they are translucent.

10

Fry plantains until golden brown in a separate pan.

11

Serve the beans with a scoop of palm oil on top and accompany with fried plantains.

Cooking Techniques

soakingboilingsautéingmashingfrying

Equipment Needed

7.5 quart saucepanpanknifecutting boardblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Also Known As

Red Red BeansGhanaian Red Red

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