Adalu

Ingredients

 * two to three cups (one to one-and-one-half pounds) dried cowpeas (black-eyed peas), or kidney beans, or similar
 * one to two cups maize (corn);
 * fresh (off the cob), canned, frozen or dried
 * a few small pieces of dried or smoked fish -- or -- ground dried shrimp (optional)
 * one-half 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. # # # Rinse and drain.
 * 2) Cook cowpeas in water in a large part until nearly tender (about an hour).
 * 3) Add corn and other ingredients. Cook until cowpeas and maize begin to disintegrate and form a paste.
 * 4) Season to taste.
 * 5) Serve as a main dish or side dish.