Red Red and plantains

The Ultimate Comfort: Red Red (Bean Stew) & Fried Plantains

Get ready for “Gobe”—the undisputed champion of Ghanaian comfort food. Red Red is a heartwarming, savory bean stew that gets its name from the vibrant red palm oil and the golden-brown fried plantains it is traditionally served with.

It’s the perfect harmony of savory, sweet, and smoky flavors that will leave you feeling full and thoroughly satisfied.

The Anatomy of a Perfect Red Red

• The Beans: We use soft, honey-sweet black-eyed beans, slow-cooked until they are tender and creamy, creating a naturally thick and protein-rich base.

• The Zomi (Palm Oil) Base: The “Red” in the name comes from authentic, unrefined red palm oil. We sauté onions, ginger, and garlic in the oil to create a rich, earthy flavor profile that is unique to West African cuisine.

• The Smoky Depth: Our stew is infused with smoked fish or ground crayfish (optional) to add a layer of savory umami that makes the beans truly “pop.“

• The Sweet Contrast: No Red Red is complete without Fried Ripe Plantains. The caramelized sweetness of the plantains perfectly offsets the salty, savory notes of the beans.