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Red is the season's colour so we are making 'Red red' for our loved ones.

DIY Recipes: How to make 'Red red' (Beans stew with fried plantain) for Valentine's | Pulse Ghana

Berlinda Entsie

This recipe is easy to make and very delicious.

Palm oil&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Onion Puree&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kpakposhito puree&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

All-purpose seasoning&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Salt&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fresh tomato puree&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Vegetable oil&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Soak Beans for some hours or overnight (to reduce the cooking time from 30 minutes to 15 minutes)

Add enough water to cover the beans in a saucepan and cook until tender.

Add Onions, Kpakposhito, Palm oil and tomato puree to the cooked beans.

Add all-purpose seasonings and simmer for 10 minutes.

Cut ripe plantain into slices and marinate with all-purpose seasoning and salt.

Serve fried plantains with the beans stew (Red Red).

Red-red recipe (Beans stew with fried plantains)