Ewa Agoyin (Nigerian Mashed Beans and Sauce) - African Recipe
Originating from the Yoruba people of Western Nigeria, Ewa Agoyin is a beloved dish known for its piquant sauce that beautifully contrasts the soft, mashed white beans. Traditionally, it's served with sides of fried plantains or bread, and sometimes with fish. The beans are slowly cooked until tender and easily mashed, while the Agoyin sauce is a rich blend of peppers, onions, and palm oil, simmered to perfection. This dish is not only a staple meal but also a communal experience, often enjoyed with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 500 grams White beans Use dried beans, soaked overnight for best results
- 1 cup Palm oil This gives the sauce its distinctive taste and color
- 2, large Red bell peppers Adds sweetness and color to the sauce
- 2, small Scotch bonnet peppers Provides the heat. Adjust to your preference
- 2, large Onions Caramelized to give the sauce depth of flavor
- To taste Salt
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Ewa Agoyin (Nigerian Mashed Beans and Sauce)
Updated on 03/27/2025
Originating from the Yoruba people of Western Nigeria, Ewa Agoyin is a beloved dish known for its piquant sauce that beautifully contrasts the soft, mashed white beans. Traditionally, it's served with sides of fried plantains or bread, and sometimes with fish. The beans are slowly cooked until tender and easily mashed, while the Agoyin sauce is a rich blend of peppers, onions, and palm oil, simmered to perfection. This dish is not only a staple meal but also a communal experience, often enjoyed with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 500 grams White beans (Use dried beans, soaked overnight for best results)
- 1 cup Palm oil (This gives the sauce its distinctive taste and color)
- 2, large Red bell peppers (Adds sweetness and color to the sauce)
- 2, small Scotch bonnet peppers (Provides the heat. Adjust to your preference)
- 2, large Onions (Caramelized to give the sauce depth of flavor)
- To taste Salt
Instructions
No instructions available.
Nutrition Info:
- fatApproximately 30g per serving
- fiberApproximately 15g per serving
- sodiumApproximately 500mg per serving
- proteinApproximately 20g per serving
- caloriesApproximately 550 per serving
- carbohydratesApproximately 60g per serving