Ghanaian bean stew

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Step 1

Soak the beans in a pan overnight, or on the day for a few hours to soften

Step 2

Drain the water from the beans and place them back in the pan

Step 3

Fill the pan with water just above the beans and add salt to taste

Step 4

Boil the beans for 35 minutes. IMPORTANT: watch the beans and add water so the water doesn't run out

Step 5

Add the bicarbonate of soda to the beans and stir

Step 6

Cook the beans for 5 more minutes or until soft

Step 7

Slice 1 onion and quarter the other

Step 8

Pour enough oil to fill the bottom of another pan

Step 9

Fry the sliced onions until golden

Step 10

Blend 1 can of chopped tomatoes with a scotch bonnet and the quartered onion

Step 11

Add the beans and blended mixture to the frying onions

Step 12

Season with crayfish powder (can be overpowering so add a little at a time), ground nutmeg, garlic powder, adobo and any other seasonings of your choice

Step 13

Cook the stew for 15 minutes or until thick

Step 14

Serve with rice or fried plantain