Ewa Agoyin

This is a very popular delicacy among the Yoruba people of Western Nigeria. Its origins can be traced back to the Benin Republic. Cooked mashed beans with pepper sauce are known as Ewa Agoyin. This sauce contains not just pepper, but also onion, tomato, crayfish, and a few spices. This mix creates a flavor that will entice you to want more.

Ingredients

• For the Beans
• 1 lb Beans
• 6-8 Cups Water
• salt to taste
• For the Sauce
• 3/4 Cup Chili Dried
• 2 Red Bell Pepper Dried
• 1 Medium Onion
• 1 Tsp Ginger
• 2 Tsp Cray Fish
• 2 Seasoning Cubes
• Salt To Taste
• 1 Cup Palm Oil

Instructions

• Rehydrate the dried Chilies and bell peppers by soaking them in water overnight or pour hot boiling water over them for about 2 hours
• Blend the rehydrated Peppers with the onions, ginger, and about a quarter cup of water and set aside.
• Preheat the Palm oil in a pan on medium heat until the oil is very hot but not bleached.
• Add the sliced onion and let it cook for about 10 to 15 minutes. We want it browned and not black or burnt.
• Stir in the blended peppers and cook for about 10 minutes
• Add the seasoning cubes, crayfish, and salt to taste.
• Leave it to cook for another 5 to 10 minutes; by this time, the color of the pepper would have changed from bright red to dark red. If not, cook for some additional time.
• Serve the Sauce over the Ewa Agoyin (Ewa Aganyin) or eat with your Agege Bread and Enjoy!