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AUTHENTIC AGOYIN SAUCE for Beginners (Updated Agoyin Stew Recipe)Detailed Step by Step process

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Ewa Agoyin Sauce

Cultural Context

Ewa Agoyin Sauce hails from Nigeria, particularly popular among the Yoruba people. It is a beloved accompaniment to various dishes, especially for breakfast or as a street food delight. The sauce's rich flavors come from the combination of black-eyed peas and a spicy pepper blend, making it a comforting and satisfying meal. Today, it is enjoyed not only in Nigeria but also by those who appreciate West African cuisine worldwide.

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4 servings
Servings4
2 cups black-eyed peas
1 medium onion
2 red bell peppers
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1/2 cup palm oil
2 seasoning cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup smoked fish
2 tablespoons crayfish
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
2 bay leaves
4 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Soak dried chili pepper and dried tatache in hot water for 20 minutes to hydrate.

2

Mince a lot of onions using a chopper.

3

Boil water and add washed butter beans and some onions to cook until soft.

4

Blend the hydrated peppers and some onions until smooth, adding a little water if too thick.

5

Heat palm oil in a pan and add a lot of onions, frying on low heat until slightly dark brown.

6

Add the blended pepper mixture to the fried onions and fry for 5 to 10 minutes on medium-low heat.

7

Add crayfish powder, seasoning, and salt to the pepper mixture and stir.

8

Continue to fry the sauce until it reaches a dark color, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

9

Mash the cooked butter beans and mix with a little water if too thick, then simmer on low heat for a few more minutes.

10

Serve the sauce with fried plantain.

Equipment Needed

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