How to make Ghanaian BEANS STEW | Authentic Ghana Beans stew & fried plantain | Ghana street food

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.

Soak black-eyed beans for about 30 minutes to get rid of gas.

Add baking soda to the soaked beans and cook until 70% done without adding salt.

Blend garlic, ginger, onions, rosemary, and honey seed until smooth.

Check beans and add salt after they are about 90% done, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Heat palm oil for about 1 minute and add fermented fish, letting it infuse the oil.

Add chopped onions and steam for 1-2 minutes.

Add blended ingredients to the pot and cook for 5-10 minutes.

Add tomato paste and fresh tomatoes, cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Stir in all-purpose seasoning, steel seasoning powder, ground cinnamon, and smoked mackerel.

Fry ripe plantain cut into smaller pieces with a pinch of salt and water until golden brown.

Combine the cooked beans with the stew and serve with fried plantain.

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