How to make Beans stew | Ghana Red Red

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often less expensive and save prep time.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu provides a protein source for vegetarians.

plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Regular potatoes are more readily available and versatile.

Add a bit of sunflower oil to the pot.

Add onions and salted fish to the pot and fry until the onions are translucent.

Add blended tomatoes to the mixture and cook.

Stir in chili powder and seasoning powder.

Add shrimp powder and one Maggi cube, mixing everything together.

Stir occasionally to prevent burning.

Add tail mackerel and mix well.

Simmer the stew for 10-15 minutes until oil forms on top.

Add cooked black-eyed peas to the stew and mix.

Simmer for about 5 minutes to combine flavors.

Mash the peas slightly for a mushy texture if desired.

Taste and adjust seasoning with crayfish powder if needed.

Fry sliced plantains in a frying pan until golden brown.

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