Ewa riro, or stewed legumes, is a simple Yoruba dish from Nigeria. It is commonly made with black eyed peas, cowpeas, brown beans, or honey beans.

Seasoning for ewa riro can vary widely. Fish or meat can be added for extra flavor, usually dried or smoked. Dried shrimp, or crayfish, is also a common addition.

Ewa riro is often served as a main dish along with dodo, or fried plantain, as a side.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cup black eyed peas, soaked at least 1 hour and drained
• 2 – 4 clove garlic, peeled and smashed (optional)
• 1 red onion, peeled and halved [substitute other onion]
• 4 cup + extra water
• 2 tbsp red palm oil
• 1 tsp salt
• dried shrimp(crayfish) [optional]

Directions

• boil black eyed peas, garlic, onion, water
• simmer until tender, adding water if needed, about 1 hour
• mix in red palm oil, salt, dried shrimp
• serve