Ewa aganyin
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| Alternative names | Ewa agoyin |
|---|---|
| Type | Beans dish |
| Place of origin | Yorubaland |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Black-eyed beans, palm oil, chili peppers, onions |
Ewa aganyin (Yoruba) (also spelled as Ewa agoyin)[1] is a Yoruba dish commonly eaten in Yorubaland across Togo, Nigeria and Benin. It is also popular as street food. [2] The dish consists of beans cooked until extremely soft and then mashed.[3] Other ingredients, such as bell peppers, onion, ginger, dried chilies, dried crayfish powder and palm oil, are added to form a stew. It is commonly eaten with bread, a popular combination in West Africa.[4]
Ewa aganyin is similar to adalu, which is made with beans and corn.[5]
Overview
Ewa aganyin is a combination of mashed beans and its sauce[6] typically served with Agege bread, a popular variety of bread that originated in Agege, Lagos State.[4][7] It is a staple food across many Nigerian states, particularly as a breakfast meal, and its signature caramelized onion sauce is often credited for its sweet taste. While the dish is originally known as Ewa aganyin, it is sometimes mispronounced as Ewa agonyin.[8]
Ewa aganyin is best known for its spicy, smoky, and rich flavor, making it a popular street food across Nigeria. When prepared appropriately, it can also be a nutritious meal. Beans are a good source of protein and dietary fiber, while palm oil contains antioxidants.[9][10] The dish is also naturally gluten-free and plant-based.[11]
See also
References
- ↑ "How to make Ewa Agoyin (Ewa Aganyin) Beans an Stew recipe". Chef Lola's Kitchen. 2016-10-25. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ https://www.pressreader.com/nigeria/daily-trust-saturday/20150919/282510067358953. Retrieved 2022-08-30 – via PressReader.
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- 1 2 Chidi, Chef (2017-11-19). "Ewa Agoyin - Yoruba Pepper Sauce for Beans". All Nigerian Foods. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Adalu: Beans and corn porridge". Nigerian Tribune. 2018-07-07. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
- ↑ Odiraa (2025-05-02). "How to Make Ewa Agoyin: A Simple and Delicious Nigerian Dish - 9jafoods". 9jafoods. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ Lola (2022-05-16). "Easy Bread Recipe (Soft Agege Bread)". Yummieliciouz. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Ewa Agoyin - African Food Network". 2016-11-21. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ Badjona, Abraham (2024-09-02). "Faba Beans as a Sustainable Source of Protein". Food Science and Nutrition Cases fsncases20240009. doi:10.1079/fsncases.2024.0009. ISSN 3006-6395.
- ↑ Hamid, Azizah; Dek, Mohd; Tan, Chin; Zainudin, Mohd; Fang, Evelyn (2014-07-10). "Changes of Major Antioxidant Compounds and Radical Scavenging Activity of Palm Oil and Rice Bran Oil during Deep-Frying". Antioxidants. 3 (3): 502–515. doi:10.3390/antiox3030502. ISSN 2076-3921. PMC 4665415. PMID 26785067.
- ↑ "How to Make Ewa Agoyin – 5 Bold Steps for Irresistible Flavor". 2025-08-20. Retrieved 2026-06-02.