How to make Red Red | Bean dish from Ghana served with fried Plantains | Kravings

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.

Heat a hot plate on medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of palm oil.

Blend 1 medium onion, 1 tablespoon of garlic, a hunk of ginger, and a habanero pepper until smooth.

Add the blended mixture to the hot oil and sauté for a few minutes.

Soak 3/4 cup of dried black-eyed peas overnight in water, then boil in salted water for 30 to 35 minutes until tender.

Add tomato paste, cumin, and paprika to the sautéed mixture.

Pour in chicken stock and stir, letting it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.

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