Tutu (Dutch Antilles Bean Porridge)
This sweet and savory porridge made of black eyed peas is eaten for dinner.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 2cups dried black-eyed peas
- 1tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½onion, finely chopped
- 3cloves garlic, minced
- 1cup all-purpose flour
- 5cups water
- 2teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 2tablespoons white sugar
Instructions
Step 1
Cover black-eyed peas with water, and soak overnight.Step 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion, and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in flour until evenly combined with onion. Add water, nutmeg, and sugar. Drain peas, and add to saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the black-eyed peas are tender, about 30 minutes.