Adalu

==Ingredients==
* 2 to 3 cups (one to one-and-one-half pounds) dried cowpeas (black-eyed peas]]), or kidney beans, or similar
* 1 to 2 cups maize (corn) - fresh (off the cob), canned, frozen or dried
* a few small pieces of dried or smoked or ground dried shrimp (optional)
* ½ cup palm oil (or any oil)
* cayenne pepper or red pepper
* black pepper
* small piece of potash, or dash of baking soda, or salt (to taste)
==Directions==
# If using dried cowpeas (or beans) or dried corn. Clean and soak in water for a few hours or overnight, as needed. 
# Rinse and drain.
# Cook cowpeas in water in a large part until nearly tender (about an hour).
# Add corn and other ingredients. Cook until cowpeas and maize begin to disintegrate and form a paste.
# Season to taste.
# Serve as a main dish or side dish.
Category:Chadian Soups
Category:Black-eyed pea Recipes
Category:Corn Recipes
Category:Kidney bean Recipes
Category:Potash Recipes
Category:Dried shrimp Recipes