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Ẹ̀wà — Beans
Category: Food
Cooked black-eyed peas, a staple protein source across Yorùbá households.
Ẹ̀wà is often served alongside dòdò (fried plantain) as a classic combination.
Ẹ̀wà refers to the black-eyed pea cooked down into a soft, stewed dish, usually simmered for a long time with palm oil until it takes on a deep orange-red colour.
Beyond the àmàlà-and-ẹ̀wà combination with dòdò, the same bean is also the base for àkàrà and mọ́ínmọ́ín (a steamed bean pudding) — one humble ingredient reappearing across several distinct, well-loved dishes.
Example: Ẹ̀wà àti dòdò ni oúnjẹ tí mo fẹ́ràn jùlọ. — "Beans and fried plantain are my favorite food."
Related words:
- Dòdò — Fried ripe plantain, a classic pairing with ẹ̀wà
- Mọ́ínmọ́ín — A steamed bean pudding made from the same bean