classic Nigerian street food dish consisting of mashed black-eyed peas cooked with spices and palm oil. Here’s a breakdown of its key characteristics:

• Origin: Nigerian cuisine
• Main Ingredients: Black-eyed peas, palm oil, onions, pepper (various types can be used), and spices (salt, bouillon cube are common).
• Preparation:
  • Black-eyed peas are soaked, rinsed, and then cooked until tender.
  • The cooked peas are mashed to a desired consistency (some prefer a smoother texture, while others like it chunkier).
  • Palm oil is heated and onions are fried until softened.
  • The mashed peas are added to the pan with the palm oil and onions, along with pepper and spices.
  • Everything is simmered together to allow the flavors to meld.