Oleleh

Ingredients

 * 2 cups black-eyed peas
 * 1 cup palm oil
 * ½ cup flaked dried * 3 tablespoons water
 * 1 small onion
 * 1 red pepper
 * salt to taste
 * banana leaves or aluminum foil squares

Directions

 * 1) Soak peas, remove the skins, and grind into a smooth paste
 * 2) Grind onions and pepper and add to the bean mixture
 * 3) Add water and mix thoroughly
 * 4) Remove all bones from the and add to the mixture with salt and palm oil
 * 5) Wrap spoonfuls of the mixture in banana leaves or aluminum foil squares or pour into pudding bowls, or custard cups all covered tightly with cellophane papers
 * 6) Cover in a steamer until pudding is firm
 * 7) Remove from the wrapper or container and serve hot