{"id":3062,"date":"2026-03-31T19:52:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/utsav-recipes\/?post_type=cp_recipe&p=3062"},"modified":"2026-04-01T03:32:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T02:32:56","slug":"ekuru-stewed-greens-and-crispy-cod-cheeks","status":"publish","type":"cp_recipe","link":"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/utsav-recipes\/recipe\/ekuru-stewed-greens-and-crispy-cod-cheeks\/","title":{"rendered":"Ekuru, stewed greens and crispy cod cheeks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Savory peeled bean cakes (ekuru), vibrant stewed greens, and delicate, crispy fried cod cheeks. It brings together varied textures\u2014soft, fibrous, and crunchy\u2014often paired with a peppered sauce (ata dindin) or stewed greens for a Michelin-starred meal.<\/h2>\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n
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120<\/span> g<\/span> Black eyed beans<\/span><\/div>\n
100<\/span> g<\/span> Onion<\/span><\/div>\n
80<\/span> g<\/span> Melon Seeds<\/span><\/div>\n
60<\/span> g<\/span> White Pepper<\/span><\/div>\n
50<\/span> ml<\/span> Vegetable Oil<\/span><\/div>\n
200<\/span> g<\/span> Egg White<\/span><\/div>\n
100<\/span> g<\/span> Neutra Oil<\/span><\/div>\n
Stewed greens<\/div>\n
20<\/span> g<\/span> Chills<\/span><\/div>\n
10<\/span> g<\/span> Onion<\/span><\/div>\n
30<\/span> g<\/span> Pepper<\/span><\/div>\n
80<\/span> ml<\/span> Chicken<\/span><\/div>\n
For the fried cod cheeks<\/div>\n
½<\/span> pinch<\/span> Salts<\/span><\/div>\n
2<\/span> tsp<\/span> Flour for Dusting<\/span><\/div>\n
250<\/span> g<\/span> Cold Soda Water<\/span><\/div>\n
½<\/span> tsp<\/span> Baking Powder<\/span><\/div>\n
100<\/span> g<\/span> Coen Flour<\/span><\/div>\n
50<\/span> g<\/span> Rice Flour<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Directions<\/h3>\n
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Ekuru<\/div>\n
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Black eyed beans Soaked overnight or for at least<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pre-heat an oven to 220C\/200C Fan\/Gas 7. Set up a bay marie, deep baking tray half filled with Portion into 8 well-oiled ramekins and steam for 10 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes, then carefully remove from the ramekins.boiling water.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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To make the stewed greens, heat the oil in a pan and fry the onions until translucent. Add the chishuru iru mix or fermented fish paste and fry for a few more minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Add the peppers and tomatoes and cook for <\/i> 6-7 minutes<\/a><\/span>. Add the greens and the chicken stock, cover and let steam for 10 min. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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To make the fried cod cheeks, mix together the cornflour, rice flour, salt, baking powder, and soda water to form a smooth batter. Cover and leave in the fridge for <\/i> 30 minutes\u20131 hour<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Preheat a deep fat fryer to 180C. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Dust the cod cheeks in flour, dip into the batter and fry until golden. This will take 2-3 minutes, depending on the size of your cod cheeks. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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To serve, place the ekuru onto serving plates with the stewed greens alongside. Topped with the fried cod cheeks.<\/p>\n

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