Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 8 of 11 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Kidney Bean | 1/2 cup canned (128g) drained | 112 |
| Shrimp | 100g cooked | 99 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Cowpea | not in our table | 0 |
| Black-Eyed Pea | not in our table | 0 |
| Smoked Fish | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
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
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.
Cook cowpeas in water in a large part until nearly tender (about an hour).
Add corn and other ingredients. Cook until cowpeas and maize begin to disintegrate and form a paste.
Season to taste.
Serve as a main dish or side dish.
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