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Oleleh

Oleleh (Jute Leaf Stew) is a traditional Sierra Leonean recipe for a classic dish of onions and chillies blended with bean puree that's steamed to cook. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Sierra Leonean version of: Oleleh.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Serves:

6

Rating:

Tags : Chilli RecipesVegetarian RecipesBean RecipesSierra-leone Recipes

Oleleh is the Sierra Leonean equivalent of Nigerian moi moi, a savoury black eyed bean pudding typically served as an accompaniment, though the beans can also include other ingredients such as fish and hard-boiled eggs making it a meal in and of itself. Oleleh is also a dish that's made in the Gambia.

Ingredients:

520g (2 cups) black-eyed beans washed and blended
1 small brown onion, finely chopped
1 habanero chilli, finely chopped
2 tbs tomato paste
125ml (1/2 cup) olive oil
600ml (2 1/2 cups) water
1 stock cube, crumbled
salt to taste

Method:

Pour all ingredients into a large bowl. Divide the resultant mixture between well-oiled ramekins and transfer to a deep baking dish. Fill the baking dish half full with boiling water, cover with foil then bake in an oven pre-heated to 180°C for 20 minutes.

At this point, remove from the oven and use a wooden skewer to test that the oleleh is cooked through. The skewer should come out clean.

Serve warm. It can be served with bread, steamed vegetables, fish or a salad.