Palm Oil Beans (Ewa Riro-style)

Creamy stewed beans simmered in palm oil with onions, peppers, and spices — a beloved Nigerian comfort dish full of flavor.

Ready in 45 minutes Rich in smoky flavor Traditional Nigerian recipe
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PART OF THIS DISH

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked beans (black-eyed or brown beans)

  • 2 tbsp palm oil

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • 1 tsp ground crayfish

  • Salt and chili powder to taste
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Method

  1. Heat palm oil in a pan and sauté onion until soft. Add crayfish and spices; stir well. Mix in cooked beans and mash slightly if desired.
  2. Simmer for 5–10 minutes to thicken. Serve with bread, yam, or plantain.
Dish image Image for illustrative purposes only. Final presentation may vary.
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CHEF'S TIP

Mash some of the beans while cooking for a thicker, richer texture.

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