Adalu aka Beans and Corn
Adalu is an easy, traditional Nigerian stew/porridge. It's typically vegan and only requires one pot to make! Difficultly Level: Easy/Beginner Friendly
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- Beans: I used Black beans here but Black eye peas or Nigerian oloyin beans are preferred typically cooked from dry for 50mins until soft.
- Sweet Corn: Fresh corn or frozen corn
- Diced Tomato or Tomato Paste
- Ata Gungun aka Nigerian Red Pepper or Scotch Bonnet Pepper
- Onion
- Garlic Clove
- Spices: You can use your own combination of spices on hand I suggest curry powder, cumin, salt, thyme and veggie bouillon
Instructions
Steps:
- Start with beans cooked (either from dry or canned)
- Blend onion, tomato, and pepper together
- Combine all ingredients in one pot and let cook for 30-50 mins on low to medium heat.
- Let sit to cool and then serve or refrigerate
Notes
Optional** if you’re not vegan some people add dried crayfish or shrimp but it’s not needed for this recipe