Cookbook:Nigerian Corn Porridge and Beans

Beans and corn porridge, called adalu in Yoruba, is a traditional Nigerian dish of beans and corn.

Ingredients

 * Sweet corn kernels
 * Dried beans
 * Onion (optional)
 * Ground crayfish
 * Pepper
 * Stock cube
 * Palm oil
 * Salt

Procedure

 * 1) If using canned corn, drain and discard the liquid. If using fresh corn on the cob, cut the kernels away from the cob.
 * 2) Pick over the beans to remove dirt and debris. Rinse them, and transfer them to a pot.
 * 3) Cover the beans with water, and add the onion if using. Bring to a boil, and cook until the beans are soft.
 * 4) Stir in the corn kernels, ground crayfish, pepper, and stock cube. Simmer until the corn is softened.
 * 5) After about 12 minutes, stir well. Add the palm oil and salt, and simmer a few more minutes.
 * 6) Serve.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * If using raw corn, add the corn in the initial bean-cooking step because it takes time for the corn to soften.