Agoyin Stew (Ewa agoyin)

Ewa agoyin is a traditional stew originating from Nigeria. This spicy stew is a street food favorite, especially in Lagos, and it’s usually made with a combination of beans, bell peppers, onions, ginger, crayfish, dried hot peppers, bouillon cubes, palm oil, and salt.

The beans are cooked and mashed with a wooden spoon. The dried hot peppers and bell peppers are soaked in water and blended with the onions, ginger, and water. Onions are browned in palm oil and mixed with blended peppers, bouillon cubes, crayfish, and a bit of salt.