Cowpea Stew (also known as Black Eyed Pea Stew or Red Red) is a traditional Ghanaian recipe for a classic stew of black-eyed peas in a tomato and red palm oil sauce that's usually served with fried plantain.

 

Cowpea Stew

240g black-eyed peas (cooked)

1 medium onion, sliced

2 large tomatoes, finely chopped

1/2 tbsp chilli powder

2 tbsp red palm oil (or 2 tbsp groundnut oil + 1/2 tsp paprika)

salt and black pepper to taste

Mash the black-eyed peas and set aside. Heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion and tomatoes until soft. Add all the remaining ingredients (including the peas) and simmer for 10 minutes.