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Red Red (Black-Eyed Peas Stew)

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Time
Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Rest Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins
Description

Red Red is a popular Ghanaian stew made from black-eyed peas cooked in a rich tomato and red palm oil sauce. It's hearty, flavorful, and often served with fried plantains or rice.

Ingredients
    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
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