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Namibian Black-Eyed Peas
This recipe for Namibian Black-Eyed Peas offers a simple yet flavorful way to prepare this staple. The peas are first softened and de-skinned, then boiled until tender with salt and chili. It's traditionally served over oshifima or another stiff porridge, making for a hearty and complete meal.
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Ingredients for 4 Servings
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4 cups fresh (or canned)
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1 teaspoon
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1 or 1/2 teaspoon
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Method
- Soak fresh black-eyed peas in cold water for about five minutes to soften them. (If using canned peas, skip this step).
- While the peas continue to soak, rub and gently squeeze them with both hands to gradually loosen the skins.
- Skim and discard the skins as they float to the top.
- Drain and rinse the peas thoroughly.
- Add the rinsed peas to a pot, along with salt and crushed chili pepper (or cayenne pepper). Cover with clean water.
- Boil the peas until they are tender.
- Serve the black-eyed peas, along with their cooking water, over oshifima or another stiff porridge.
Notes:
The recipe suggests using canned peas if fresh ones are unavailable. For a complete meal, consider cooking greens like spinach and serving sliced bananas with peanuts alongside.
Serving info: Total recipe: 3000g · Yields 4 portions · Portion size: 750g
| Nutrient | Per 100g (or 100ml) | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 85 | 638 | 32% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 15.3 | 114.6 | 42% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 0.9 | 7.1 | 14% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 2.7 | 20.1 | 72% |
| Protein (g) | 6.0 | 44.6 | 89% |
| Total fat (g) | 0.3 | 2.5 | 3% |
| ↳ Saturated fat (g) | 0.1 | 0.5 | 3% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated fat (g) | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0% |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated fat (g) | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0% |
| ↳ Trans fat (g) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sodium (mg) | 83 | 621 | 27% |
| Calcium (mg) | 27 | 205 | 16% |
| Iron (mg) | 1.7 | 12.4 | 69% |
| Potassium (mg) | 314 | 2356 | 50% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Black-eyed peas — 760g — Black-eyed peas, mature seeds, raw (FDC ID: 170562) — source: USDA
- Salt — 6g — Salt, table (FDC ID: 169847) — source: USDA
- Cayenne pepper — 1g — Spices, pepper, red or cayenne (FDC ID: 171328) — source: USDA
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
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