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.