Oleleh

Ingredients

• 2 cups black-eyed peas
• 1 cup palm oil
• ½ cup flaked dried * 3 tablespoons water
• 1 small onion
• 1 red pepper
• salt to taste
• banana leaves or aluminum foil squares

Directions

1. Soak peas, remove the skins, and grind into a smooth paste
2. Grind onions and pepper and add to the bean mixture
3. Add water and mix thoroughly
4. Remove all bones from the and add to the mixture with salt and palm oil
5. Wrap spoonfuls of the mixture in banana leaves or aluminum foil squares or pour into pudding bowls, or custard cups all covered tightly with cellophane papers
6. Cover in a steamer until pudding is firm
7. Remove from the wrapper or container and serve hot