Description:

This slow-cooked black-eyed peas stew is the ultimate belly warmer to keep you toasty and full. Red red is a traditional Ghanaian dish made with West African beans, palm oil and tomatoes. A hearty and wholesome stew perfect for all the family. The ultimate comforting main, this delicious Ghanaian recipe combines a rich beans stew with fried plantain. A spin on a family favorite, a hearty meal that is sure to go down as a treat.

Ingredients:

• 5 canned black–eyed peas, drained or 600g dried beans
• 100ml palm oil or Canola oil 
• 1 medium onion, chopped 
• Minced ginger and garlic
• ½ tbsp dried chilli flakes 
• ½ red scotch bonnet chilli
• ½ tbsp curry powder 
• 1 tbsp bouillon powder 
• 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes 
• 4 plum tomatoes, roughly chopped 
• 1 tbsp tomato purée 
• 2 tbsp crayfish (optional) 
• 1 medium leek, finely chopped 
• Salt to taste
• 6 ripe plantains, sliced diagonal