Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 bulb

onion

chopped

2 cup

beans

rinsed

3 unit

tomatoes

ground

5 unit

habanero peppers

ground

0.5 cup

peanut oil

1 tsp

seasoning

1 tsp

salt

0.5 cup

palm oil

Step 1
~5 min

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

Step 2
~5 min

Rinse the beans and add to the boiling water.

Step 3
~5 min

Chop onions and add to the beans.

Step 4
~5 min

Cover the pot and cook until the beans are very soft, adding more water as needed to prevent it from drying out.

Step 5
~5 min

Sprinkle a little salt on the soft beans.

Step 6
~5 min

Drain any remaining water and set the beans aside.

Step 7
~5 min

Grind tomatoes, peppers, and onions together.

Step 8
~5 min

Place another pot on the burner.

Step 9
~5 min

Add palm oil and then groundnut oil to the pot.

Step 10
~5 min

Heat the oils until they blend.

Step 11
~5 min

Add the ground tomato, pepper, and onion mixture to the oil.

Step 12
~5 min

Add seasoning and salt to taste.

Step 13
~5 min

Stir the mixture and fry for a few minutes.

Step 14
~5 min

Serve the ewa agoyin with the stew, bread, boiled yam, or fried plantain.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Soaking the beans overnight can reduce cooking time.

Adjust the amount of pepper to your spice preference.

The combination of palm oil and peanut oil is crucial for the authentic flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead of time and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (Spicy and Aromatic)
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread, boiled yam, or fried plantain.

Accompany with a side of coleslaw for a refreshing contrast.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fried Plantain (Dodo)
Boiled Yam

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

West Africa, Nigeria

Cultural Significance

Popular street food, often sold by vendors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Casual Meal
Dinner Party

Popularity Score

75/100