Namibian Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients

 * 4 cups fresh  black-eyed peas
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 chili pepper, crushed or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

 * 1) Soak fresh peas (used canned peas if you cannot find fresh) in cold water for about five minutes to soften.
 * 2) Using both hands, rub and gently squeeze the peas as they continue to soak.
 * 3) This process will gradually loosen the skins, which will float to the top.
 * 4) Skim and discard the skins.
 * 5) Drain and rinse the peas, add salt and hot pepper and cover with clean water.
 * 6) Boil until tender.
 * 7) Serve, along with the cooking water over oshifima or another stiff porridge.
 * 8) If you like, you can cook greens, such as spinach and perhaps serve some sliced bananas with peanuts to have a complete meal.