What it is
Beans and sweet corn cooked together until both are soft, finished with palm oil, pepper and onions. The corn keeps a slight bite and sweetness against the soft beans.
Key ingredients
- Beans
- Fresh or dried corn
- Palm oil
- Ground pepper
- Onions
- Ground crayfish
- Dried fish (optional)
- Seasoning
A list of what goes in, not a recipe. Quantities and method vary by household.
How it is eaten
Eaten on its own, or with fried plantain, garri sprinkled over it, or bread.
Cultural significance
Adalu is Yoruba and tied to the corn season, when fresh maize is cheap and plentiful in southern markets. It is home cooking rather than party food, associated with school lunches and family pots, and its balance of a legume and a grain in one pot makes it a complete cheap meal.
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