Nigerian · side
Stewed Beans (Ewa Riro)
Stewed Beans (Ewa Riro) reads heat 4.7, umami 4.4 and salinity 4.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Nigerian side, about 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 3.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Heat 4.7 · Umami 4.4 · Salinity 4.1 · Marine & Briny 3.4 · Allium 3.3 · Richness 2.9 · Sourness 2.3 · Earthy 2.2 · Fruity 2.1 · Sweetness 1.9 · Bitterness 1.1 · Nutty 1.1 · Herbaceous 1.0
What's in it (8)
- 2 cups black-eyed peas
- 1 onion
- 3 tbsp palm oil
- 2 scotch bonnets
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 tbsp crayfish
- 2 seasoning cubes
- salt to taste
Time & effort: about 20 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 207.8 kcal, 11.2 g protein, 4.9 g fat, 29.7 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Boil beans in fresh water until completely soft and beginning to break down.
- In a separate pan fry blended tomatoes, peppers, and onion in palm oil until reduced and thick.
- Mash a portion of the cooked beans, stir the fried sauce into the beans along with crayfish and seasoning, and simmer together until the mixture is thick and creamy.
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- Moi Moi (Steamed Bean Pudding) — Nigerian
- Efo Riro (Sautéed Leafy Greens Stew) — Nigerian
- Ogbono Soup (Draw Soup) — Nigerian
- Rice-Pot Jambalaya — Cajun/Creole
- Easy Clam Soup — Italian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.