For Red Red:

• 2 cups black-eyed peas (cowpeas)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 piece -inch ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons red palm oil (or vegetable oil)
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• Salt (to taste)
• Water

For Fried Plantains (optional side):

• 2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
• Cooking oil