Fancy Terrine Of Black-Eyed Peas (Nigerian) Recipe

Name: Fancy Terrine Of Black-Eyed Peas (Nigerian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Puree; 2 cups dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and skinned; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup peanut oil; 1 tablespoon maggi seasoning, sauce (or daddawa); 1 teaspoon curry powder; Layers; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped; 3 hardboiled egg, peeled and sliced; 1/2 lb shrimp, cooked and peeled; 1 cup cooked meat, diced (such as chicken, ham, sausage or corned beef)

Servings: persons

Puree
2 cups dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and skinned
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup peanut oil
1 tablespoon maggi seasoning, sauce (or daddawa)
1 teaspoon curry powder
Layers
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
3 hardboiled egg, peeled and sliced
1/2 lb shrimp, cooked and peeled
1 cup cooked meat, diced (such as chicken, ham, sausage or corned beef)

1
Soak black-eyed peas overnight. Drain. Remove skins by rubbing the peas together in water and letting the skins float to the top, then drain again and discard skins.
2
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
3
Combine soaked skinned black eyed peas with onion, tomato paste, red pepper and salt in a food processor or blender and process until completely smooth. *Add 4-6 tbsp of water if necessary. You should not feel any lumps when you rub mixture between your fingers.
4
Stir in oil, Maggi sauce and curry powder.
5
Combine chopped onions and green peppers in a small bowl.
6
Grease a 9-inch loaf pan.
7
Pour 1 1/2 cups of pea puree into the pan.
8
Layer half of the shrimp and half of the onion/pepper mixture.
9
Spread 1 more cup of pea puree into pan.
10
Layer hardboiled egg slices over this. Spread chopped meat on top of egg slices.
11
Spread 1 more cup of puree over meat. Add remaining shrimp, and then the remaining onion/pepper mixture. Spread the rest of the puree on top.
12
Cover with foil and bake 1 hour.
13
Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until the top is browned.
14
Cool in pan 20 minutes before turning out onto rack.

452

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Puree, 2 cups dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and skinned, 1 onion, coarsely chopped, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Fancy Terrine Of Black-Eyed Peas (Nigerian) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fancy Terrine Of Black-Eyed Peas (Nigerian)

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