Ghanaian Red Red with Fried Plantain
A Ghanaian stew of black-eyed peas with tomato, onion and paprika, served with fried ripe plantain. Makes 4 servings.
This vegetarian version combines cooked black-eyed peas with a tomato sauce and fried plantain. The quantities and times are a practical guide based on documented recipes; use already-cooked peas for this method.
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Method
- 01
Fry the plantain
Heat some of the oil in a frying pan and fry the plantain slices on both sides.
Ready to continue when: The slices are golden on both sides.
- 02
Cook the aromatic base
Heat the remaining oil in a pot. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent; stir in the sweet paprika.
Ready to continue when: The onion is translucent and the paprika is mixed into the oil.
- 03
Make the sauce
Add the crushed tomato, water and salt. Cook gently, stirring from time to time, until the tomato softens and the sauce thickens.
Ready to continue when: The tomato is soft and the sauce looks thick.
- 04
Add the peas and serve
Add the cooked black-eyed peas and stir to coat them with the sauce. Cook gently until the stew is hot throughout, then serve with the fried plantain.
Ready to continue when: The peas are coated in sauce and the stew is hot throughout.
Ingredients
Sources and review
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