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Red-red
Boil the beans in the water until tender, 45 to 60 minutes, topping up if needed. Drain, keeping a cup of the cooking liquid.
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How long does Red-red take?
1 hr 35 min all in — 15 min prep, 1 hr 20 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Medium heat.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Blender, Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1½ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Palm oil → Vegetable oil with a teaspoon of paprika. You lose the earthy flavour and most of the red. It is still a good bean stew.
What should I watch for?
Keep palm oil below smoking. It goes bitter and dark if pushed.
Any tips from this recipe?
Two tins of black-eyed beans, drained, cut the cooking to 20 minutes. Simmer them in the sauce a little longer so they soften into it. Palm oil stains plastic and cloth permanently. Use a metal spoon and an apron.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.