Adalu

Ingredients

 * 2 to 3 cups (one to one-and-one-half pounds) dried cowpeas (black-eyed peas]]), or kidney beans, or similar
 * 1 to 2 cups maize (corn) - fresh (off the cob), canned, frozen or dried
 * a few small pieces of dried or smoked or ground dried shrimp (optional)
 * ½ cup palm oil (or any oil)
 * cayenne pepper or red pepper
 * black pepper
 * small piece of potash, or dash of baking soda, or salt (to taste)

Directions

 * 1) If using dried cowpeas (or beans) or dried corn. Clean and soak in water for a few hours or overnight, as needed.
 * 2) Rinse and drain.
 * 3) Cook cowpeas in water in a large part until nearly tender (about an hour).
 * 4) Add corn and other ingredients. Cook until cowpeas and maize begin to disintegrate and form a paste.
 * 5) Season to taste.
 * 6) Serve as a main dish or side dish.