Red Red Stew: Ghanaian Red Bean Stew with Fried Plantains

Red Red is a spicy bean stew from Ghana that gets its name from its red ingredients: red kidney beans, red tomatoes, and red dende oil, which is a fragrant, bright red oil from the fruit of the African Oil Palm. Red Red is now a beloved stew all around West Africa and the Caribbean with many regional variations. It’s about time American diners got to know this great dish. You will love the tropical flavors of this delicious stew!