Black Eye Peas with Berbere Spice
 
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Ethiopian inspired dish. Add more or less seasoning based on your desired heat and flavor intensity.
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: African
Serves: 8-10 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 lb dry black eye peas, rinsed
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1-3 hot peppers
  • 3-5 TBL paprika
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp ground cardamon
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2-3 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground fenugreek
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp Chipotle pepper powder
  • ½ - 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ tsp ground allspice
  • 2 TBL salt
  • 1 small can coconut milk (optional)
Instructions
  1. Chop onion, pepper and garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in pot.
  3. Add chopped vegetables
  4. Add spices
  5. Stir and sauté until onions become translucent
  6. Add peas
  7. Pour in 6 cups water
  8. Bring to boil.
  9. Reduce heat to low cover and let cook for 2 hours.
  10. Taste and add more berbere if desired.
  11. Add coconut milk and stir to mix
  12. Simmer until peas are tender
  13. Serve with rice or injera.
Recipe by Food For The Soul at https://foodforthesoul.me/black-eye-peas-with-berbere-spice/