Bean Stew with Fried Ripe Plantains

Any visitor to Ghana will likely be introduced to a recipe popular with foreigners: “Red-Red,” the name of a stew served with ripe plantains. The “red” refers to the palm oil used to prepare the stew. Tomatoes and tomato paste further enhance its color. Red-Red is commonly made with black-eyed peas or other cowpeas.

This meal needs advance planning so nicely ripened but still firm plantains are available. Allow at least 1 large or 2 small ripe plantains per pers