Ingredients
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How to prepare bambara beans stew and boiled plantain
Pulse daily DIY recipe teaches prospective chefs how to prepare healthy, Ghanaian dishes in a simple way.
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1 cup dried beans (red or pinto are preferred)
1¼ cups chopped onion
1 clove garlic & ginger grinded
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½ tsp cayenne pepper (or 1 small green chili, chopped)
½ tsp salt & sugar
3 tbsp ground shrimp or other dried fish
Riped plantain
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Method
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1.Boil the beans with ¼ cup of the onions, briskly for 2 minutes.
2.Turn off the fire and let soak for 1 hour, uncovered.
3.Return the pot to the heat and simmer the beans until tender (about 1 hour).
4.Add a puree of a combination of ginger, pepper, garlic and onions
5.Cook and stir over a moderately high heat for about 5 minutes, until most of the liquid in the pan has evaporated.
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6.Turn the heat down low and stir in the ground shrimp and the bean mixture.
7.Cook and stir for 5 more minutes, or until beans are heated through.
8.Taste and correct seasoning.
9. Peel plantain and cut into desirable sizes.
10. Heat water under medium heat, add salt and boil.
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11. Drain off water when plantain is soft and transfer to plate.
12. .Serve
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