Ewa Agonyin (Ewa Aganyin) is one of the most popular street foods in Lagos. It is simply boiled beans cooked till completely mashed and served with a delicious palm oil sauce.

It is common believed that this recipe came to Nigeria from Cotonou and slightly modified to suit our taste buds.

Ingredients

1. Beans ( any one you prefer)

2. Dried chili pepper

3. 2 Medium red ball pepper

4. Onion

5. Ginger (optional)

6. 2Tsp of Crayfish

7. Salt

8. Seasoning Cubes

9. Palm Oil

How to Cook

1. Pick out all the dirts in your beans, rinse thoroughly and boil for 2 hours. Mash to preference

2. Place a clean and dry pot on a medium high heat. Pour in palm oil and leave to bleach.

3. Add chopped onions and fry till onion is brown.

4. Pour in your blended pepper and cook on a low heat. Stir a intervals till the pepper turns brownish.

5. Add seasoning and salt to taste

Serve with the beans.

Contributed by Mayowa Aderibigbe.

Let’s connect on social!

Family Meals: Try This Yummy Ewa Agoyin Recipe