TO PREPARE EWA AGOYIN

 

Ewa Agoyin is a popular Nigerian dish, especially among the Yoruba people! 🍴👌 It's a delicious and flavorful bean stew made with mashed beans, onions, peppers, and spices. Here's a simple recipe to make Ewa Agoyin:

Ingredients:

- 1 cup dried brown beans (ewa) 🌽

- 1 large onion, chopped 🍠

- 2 large bell peppers, chopped 🌶️

- 2 Scotch bonnet peppers, chopped (optional) 🔥

- 2 cloves garlic, minced 💡

- 1 teaspoon grated ginger 🌿

- 1 tablespoon ground cumin ❀️

- 1 teaspoon ground coriander ❀️

- Salt and black pepper, to taste ❗️

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 💧

- 2 tablespoons tomato paste 🍅

- 2 cups water 💧

Instructions:

1️⃣ Rinse the dried beans and soak them in water overnight. Drain and boil until tender. 🌊

2️⃣ Mash the cooked beans using a masher or a blender. 🥘

3️⃣ Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell peppers, Scotch bonnet peppers (if using), garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the vegetables are softened. 🍲

4️⃣ Add the cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Stir well. ❀️

5️⃣ Add the mashed beans, tomato paste, and water to the pot. Stir well to combine. 🍲

6️⃣ Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. ⏰

7️⃣ Serve the Ewa Agoyin hot with a sprinkle of salt and a side of crusty bread or fried plantains. 🍞🍌

Enjoy your delicious Ewa Agoyin! 😋