A hearty stew of black-eyed beans simmered in a rich red palm oil and tomato sauce, always served alongside golden fried ripe plantain.
Nutrition & Info
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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1
Boil beans until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Heat palm oil in a pot, sauté onion until soft. Add blended tomatoes and cook 15 minutes.
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Add cooked beans, ginger, scotch bonnet, and salt. Simmer 10 minutes.
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Slice plantains diagonally, fry in oil until golden on both sides.
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Serve bean stew alongside fried plantain.
Did You Know?
The name "Red Red" comes from the double redness — the red palm oil stew and the reddish-gold fried plantain sitting side by side.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- pot
- frying pan
- wooden spoon
Garnishing
palm oil drizzle
Accompaniments
The Story Behind Red Red
Red Red is one of Ghana's most iconic comfort dishes, eaten across all regions and social classes. The combination of protein-rich beans with sweet plantain and the nutritional boost of palm oil makes it a perfectly balanced traditional meal.
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