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Madagascan Coconut Black Eyed Pea Stew With Sweet Potatoes

Name: Madagascan Coconut Black Eyed Pea Stew With Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Madagascan
Ingredients: 350 g Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes; 400 g Canned black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed thoroughly; 400 ml Coconut milk, unsweetened full-fat; 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, minced; 3 clove Garlic, minced; 2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced; 1.5 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 tsp Salt

A comforting Malagasy plant-based stew featuring tender black-eyed peas and sweet potato cubes simmered in a ginger and garlic infused coconut broth.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

Technique to learn

Gentle Simmering

Cooking ingredients below boiling point in liquid to soften root vegetables while building a cohesive sauce.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the vegetable oil in a wide saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2: Add the chopped yellow onion, minced ginger, and minced garlic, sautéing for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.

Step 3: Stir in the diced tomatoes and salt, cooking for 3 minutes until the tomatoes breakdown and release their liquid.

Step 4: Add the cubed sweet potatoes, drained black-eyed peas, and full-fat coconut milk to the pot, stirring to combine.

Step 5: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then lower the heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 6: Uncover and simmer for an additional 3 minutes to thicken the broth slightly before ladling into bowls.

Cooking tips

Cut sweet potatoes into uniform cubes to ensure even cooking throughout the stew.
Full-fat coconut milk provides the traditional rich body expected in Malagasy coconut braises.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Madagascan; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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