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Medium 1 hr 23 min~320 kcal 9/10
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Ghanaian Red Red
A Ghanaian black-eyed pea stew cooked with tomato, red palm oil, chili, smoked fish, and fried plantain.
Medium⏱️ 13 hr 13 min📖 1 min readServes 5~540 kcal🇬🇭 Ghanaian🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 55 min cook 720 min rest
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 13 h 13 min- Prep18 min
- Resting/Marinating12 h
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the legumes
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Black-eyed peas
For the sauce
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Red palm oil
- 2 adet Yellow onions
- 1.2 su bardağı(~240 ml) Tomato puree
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 adet Hot pepper
- 18 gr Fresh ginger
- 180 gr Smoked mackerel
For serving
- 3 adet Ripe plantains
For frying
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the black-eyed peas in water for 12 hours, drain, and put them in a pot with fresh water.
12 hr720:00 - 2
Boil the black-eyed peas for 35 minutes until tender, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
35 min35:00 - 3
Finely chop the onions, hot pepper, and ginger.
- 4
Saute the onions, hot pepper, and ginger in the palm oil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 5
Add the tomato puree, tomato paste, and salt, then cook for 12 minutes to make a thick sauce.
12 min12:00 - 6
Add the black-eyed peas, reserved cooking liquid, and smoked mackerel, then cook together for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 7
Slice the plantains on the diagonal, fry them in vegetable oil for 5 minutes, and serve them beside the bean stew.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Soak the black-eyed peas overnight and discard the soaking water; red palm oil has a strong aroma, so fresh cooking water keeps the stew lighter.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve red red hot with fried plantain, optional lime wedges, and a yogurt-free green salad.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~540
kcal calories
22
g protein
72
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 16%Carbs 52%Fat 32%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Ghanaian Red Red make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Ghanaian Red Red take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 55 minutes, including 720 minutes of passive resting; 793 minutes in total.Is Ghanaian Red Red difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Ghanaian Red Red have?
Approximately 540 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 72g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Ghanaian Red Red contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Ghanaian Red Red belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ghanaian cuisine.How many ingredients does Ghanaian Red Red need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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