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Faten Wake (Hausa Bean Porridge)

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Faten wake is a traditional Hausa bean porridge from Northern Nigeria. This hearty and nutritious dish is made with soft-cooked beans, vegetables, and spices, and it is typically served as a main meal for lunch or dinner. It can be enjoyed on its own or with sides like bread, fried plantains, or pap.

Total 01:15
Yield 3–4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried beans (black-eyed peas or brown beans)
  • Water (enough to cook the beans)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2–3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 1–2 Scotch bonnet chiles or chile powder to taste
  • 1–2 tablespoons groundnut oil or palm oil
  • 1 small bunch of leafy greens, such as spinach, sorrel, ugu, amaranth, or bitterleaf, chopped (optional) (optional)
  • 1–2 seasoning cubes (optional) (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground crayfish (optional) (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1
    Rinse the beans thoroughly, removing any dirt or stones.
  2. 2
    Place the beans in a pot, cover with enough water, and simmer over medium heat until soft and the water is almost absorbed (about 40–60 minutes).
  3. 3
    Add chopped onions, tomatoes, chile, and oil to the cooked beans. Stir and allow to simmer for 10–15 minutes, until the mixture thickens and the flavors combine.
  4. 4
    Stir in chopped leafy vegetables, ground crayfish, seasoning cubes, and salt. Continue cooking for another 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the porridge thickens and is well blended.
  5. 5
    Serve hot.
Category
Entree/Main

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Faten_Wake_(Hausa_Bean_Porridge)